City Council Regular Meeting Municipal Court and Council Chambers 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pizzillo called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY VICE MAYOR HAMPTON
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo; Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Absent:
- Councilmember Bill Stipp
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to EXCUSE Councilmember Stipp. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
There were no citizen comments.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 1 through 6. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meeting held on January 10, 2022. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meeting held on January 10, 2022. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
2.
AUTHORIZE THE MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT NUMBER 11 WITHIN THE MCDOWELL ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (“MRCCID”)
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2204 APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT NUMBER 11 WITHIN THE MCDOWELL ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (Jared Askelson, Deputy Finance Director)
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2204 APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT NUMBER 11 WITHIN THE MCDOWELL ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (Jared Askelson, Deputy Finance Director)
3.
CREATE A MID-YEAR CIP PROJECT TO REPLACE UNIT 788, A SOLID WASTE REAR LOADER, AND RELATED BUDGET TRANSFER
Recommendation
Approve the creation of a new CIP project to replace Unit 788 and related budget transfer. (Heather Saunders, Acting Deputy Public Works Director)
Recommendation
Approve the creation of a new CIP project to replace Unit 788 and related budget transfer. (Heather Saunders, Acting Deputy Public Works Director)
4.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR COTTON LANE COMMERCE PARK
Recommendation
Approve the request for approval of the Preliminary Plat for Cotton Lane Commerce Park subdividing approximately 66.97 acres located at the southwest corner of W. Elwood Street and S. Cotton Lane, extending south to Broadway Road, (the “Property”), subject to stipulations. (Katie Wilken, Deputy Director of Planning)
Recommendation
Approve the request for approval of the Preliminary Plat for Cotton Lane Commerce Park subdividing approximately 66.97 acres located at the southwest corner of W. Elwood Street and S. Cotton Lane, extending south to Broadway Road, (the “Property”), subject to stipulations. (Katie Wilken, Deputy Director of Planning)
5.
FINAL PLAT FOR AIRPARK LOGISTICS CENTER
Recommendation
Recommendation
- ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2206 AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC STREET FOR A SECTION OF BULLARD AVENUE; PROVIDING RECORDATION CONDITIONS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PUBLIC STREET; PROVIDING AN EXPIRATION DATE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF RESOLUTION 2022-2206.
- Approve the inclusion of the existing city well site located along the east side of Bullard Avenue south of Yuma Road as a tract within the Final Plat for Airpark Logistics Center and approve the Final Plat for Airpark Logistics Center, subject to stipulations. (Stephen Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
6.
COVID-19 LEAVE FOR COVID POSITIVE CASES (EXTENSION)
Recommendation
Approve 7-month extension for paid leave for employees testing positive for COVID-19. (Lyman Locket, Human Resources Director)
Recommendation
Approve 7-month extension for paid leave for employees testing positive for COVID-19. (Lyman Locket, Human Resources Director)
| PUBLIC HEARING |
7.
REZONE APPROXIMATELY 29 ACRES FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) TO MF-24 WITH THE ESTRELLA SPRINGS AND SUNCREST VISTA AT CANYON TRAILS MF-24 WITH PAD OVERLAY
Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m.
Senior Planner Christian Williams presented a rezone request for approximately 29 acres located on the southeast corner of Cotton Lane and Van Buren Street that is currently zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) within the Canyon Trails Phase I PAD. Mr. Williams reviewed the zoning history of the property noting that 10 acres would be rezoned as Multifamily 24 (MF-24) and the other 19 acres would be rezoned from medium high density residential to MF-24 creating a senior and family/multifamily community.
Mr. Williams discussed the multifamily communities surrounding the project site that were recently established, under construction or completed. He also briefly discussed the future State Route 303 extension as it is currently proposed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
Mr. Williams reviewed the proposal explaining that the applicant was requesting the entire property be rezoned to MF-24 with a PAD overlay to facilitate the development of two distinct multifamily developments. The northern zone would be age restricted and known as Suncrest Vistas, an independent-living senior housing complex. The southern zone would not be age restricted and would be known as Estrella Springs. Mr. Williams highlighted the PAD overlay deviations for height, setbacks, parking and private outdoor space. He also reviewed the required enhancements and amenities.
Mr. Williams added that several letters were received in support of the rezoning. He also stated that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning.
Ed Bull, representing the applicant, agreed with Mr. Williams’ presentation and was available for questions.
William Miller, Goodyear resident, submitted a speaker card in support of the staff recommendation.
There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m.
Council asked if a frontage road would be built for the residents. Mr. Williams replied that the current ADOT plans showed a northbound frontage road and the developer would have to work with ADOT to plan for resident frontage road access.
Council expressed their support for the rezoning and thanked Mr. Williams for his presentation.
Senior Planner Christian Williams presented a rezone request for approximately 29 acres located on the southeast corner of Cotton Lane and Van Buren Street that is currently zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) within the Canyon Trails Phase I PAD. Mr. Williams reviewed the zoning history of the property noting that 10 acres would be rezoned as Multifamily 24 (MF-24) and the other 19 acres would be rezoned from medium high density residential to MF-24 creating a senior and family/multifamily community.
Mr. Williams discussed the multifamily communities surrounding the project site that were recently established, under construction or completed. He also briefly discussed the future State Route 303 extension as it is currently proposed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
Mr. Williams reviewed the proposal explaining that the applicant was requesting the entire property be rezoned to MF-24 with a PAD overlay to facilitate the development of two distinct multifamily developments. The northern zone would be age restricted and known as Suncrest Vistas, an independent-living senior housing complex. The southern zone would not be age restricted and would be known as Estrella Springs. Mr. Williams highlighted the PAD overlay deviations for height, setbacks, parking and private outdoor space. He also reviewed the required enhancements and amenities.
Mr. Williams added that several letters were received in support of the rezoning. He also stated that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning.
Ed Bull, representing the applicant, agreed with Mr. Williams’ presentation and was available for questions.
William Miller, Goodyear resident, submitted a speaker card in support of the staff recommendation.
There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 6:24 p.m.
Council asked if a frontage road would be built for the residents. Mr. Williams replied that the current ADOT plans showed a northbound frontage road and the developer would have to work with ADOT to plan for resident frontage road access.
Council expressed their support for the rezoning and thanked Mr. Williams for his presentation.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2199, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED, "OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-08" AND "LEGAL DESCRIPTION," AND "ESTRELLA SPRINGS AND SUNCREST VISTA AT CANYON TRAILS DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS MF-24 WITH PAD OVERLAY (NOVEMBER 2021)." The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1522, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 29 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COTTON LANE AND VAN BUREN STREET TO BE KNOWN AS ESTRELLA SPRINGS AND SUNCREST VISTA AT CANYON TRAILS; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
| BUSINESS |
8.
BULLARD AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT AND ASSOCIATED BUDGET TRANSFERS
Director of Engineering Sumeet Mohan presented the Bullard Avenue widening project and associated budget transfers. Mr. Mohan explained that 600 feet of frontage road on Bullard Avenue just south of Van Buren Street is unimproved, with one lane going south. Mr. Mohan stated that a cost recovery will be established to recover costs per the Goodyear Chapter 24 Cost Recovery Ordinance for the widening project to bring the road to full alignment. Since there is no developer on site, the city would improve the road and a future developer would pay their fair share of what the city improved.
Council thanked Mr. Mohan for bringing the project forward adding that it would help the traffic flow immensely.
Council thanked Mr. Mohan for bringing the project forward adding that it would help the traffic flow immensely.
MOTION BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Councilmember Wally Campbell to APPROVE the creation of the Bullard Avenue Widening project and associated budget transfers. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
9.
APPROVAL TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT
Goodyear Fire Chief Paul Luizzi presented a request to apply for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. Chief Luizzi explained that it was a Federal grant that would provide funding for new full-time firefighter positions and would cover their salaries, benefits, and any overtime. Chief Luizzi reviewed the ineligible costs which included administrative costs and the costs to train firefighters.
Chief Luizzi discussed the staffing of Fire Station 187 in Mobile stating that since 2010 there is a two-person staffing model with a captain and firefighter. He relayed that this fire station responded to calls in the community of Mobile, the automatic aid requests into the City of Maricopa and the county areas. He added that many of the calls were very resource and labor-intensive. He explained that the SAFER grant would allow the station to be staffed with a four-person staffing model for each shift.
Chief Luizzi reviewed the grant application timeline noting that the deadline for the grant application was on February 4, 2022 and the first round of awards were announced in April 2022.
Chief Luizzi discussed the timeline if the City was not successful in receiving grant funds. He added that the Fire Department would request additional staffing as a supplemental to the budget process in July 2022.
Council asked how Fire Station 187 in Mobile handled any ambulance/paramedic situations with only two staff members. Chief Luizzi replied that the City of Maricopa had an ambulance and the fire station worked with their private transport provider.
Council thanked Fire Chief Luizzi for pursuing the grant funding.
Chief Luizzi discussed the staffing of Fire Station 187 in Mobile stating that since 2010 there is a two-person staffing model with a captain and firefighter. He relayed that this fire station responded to calls in the community of Mobile, the automatic aid requests into the City of Maricopa and the county areas. He added that many of the calls were very resource and labor-intensive. He explained that the SAFER grant would allow the station to be staffed with a four-person staffing model for each shift.
Chief Luizzi reviewed the grant application timeline noting that the deadline for the grant application was on February 4, 2022 and the first round of awards were announced in April 2022.
Chief Luizzi discussed the timeline if the City was not successful in receiving grant funds. He added that the Fire Department would request additional staffing as a supplemental to the budget process in July 2022.
Council asked how Fire Station 187 in Mobile handled any ambulance/paramedic situations with only two staff members. Chief Luizzi replied that the City of Maricopa had an ambulance and the fire station worked with their private transport provider.
Council thanked Fire Chief Luizzi for pursuing the grant funding.
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2205 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE REQUIRED BUDGET TRANSFER (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED). The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
10.
USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE USE (BIKINI BEANS DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE SHOP)
This item was removed from the agenda and will be heard at a future council meeting.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Council relayed, on behalf of Mayor Lord's family, that they were very thankful and appreciative of Fire Chief Luizzi and the Fire Department and Police Chief Rodriguez and the Police Department for the courtesy and compassionate care that they provided to Mayor Lord and their family.
City Manager Julie Karins also shared her appreciation to the Goodyear team for the care and attention the team gave to every detail relating to Mayor Lord’s Celebration of Life ceremony held on January 21, 2022.
City Manager Julie Karins also shared her appreciation to the Goodyear team for the care and attention the team gave to every detail relating to Mayor Lord’s Celebration of Life ceremony held on January 21, 2022.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| January 31, 2022 | Work Session | 5:00 p.m. |
| February 7, 2022 | Council Meeting | 5:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:59 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING of the city of Goodyear, Arizona, held on January 24, 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2022. SEAL:
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Darcie McCracken, City Clerk
| __________________________ Darcie McCracken, City Clerk |
__________________________ Joe Pizzillo, Mayor |
Date:___________________ |
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING of the city of Goodyear, Arizona, held on January 24, 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2022. SEAL:
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Darcie McCracken, City Clerk