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 5:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER LAURITANO
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo; Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Bill Stipp; Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
| WORK SESSION |
1.
GENERAL FUND FY2022 AND FY2023 STATUS AND FIVE-YEAR FORECAST AND CITYWIDE FINANCIAL POLICIES
Finance Manager Budget and Research Ryan Bittle reviewed the initial budget estimates for FY2022 and FY2023 as well as the Five-Year General Fund forecast. Mr. Bittle expressed that the city has a strong revenue growth, but it was offset by inflation and an increase in costs. He added that, nonetheless, it was a good position for the city to be in.
Finance Director Doug Sandstrom discussed the city’s financial policies and relayed that everything that is provided in the revenue forecast is driven by the financial policies.
Council expressed their appreciation for the presentation.
Finance Director Doug Sandstrom discussed the city’s financial policies and relayed that everything that is provided in the revenue forecast is driven by the financial policies.
Council expressed their appreciation for the presentation.
| COMMUNICATIONS |
2.
GOODYEAR ARTS & CULTURE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Arts and Culture Administrator Guylene Ozlanski discussed the plans that the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission has for celebrating Black History Month. Ms. Ozlanski relayed that the plans include partnering with local artists and Arts organizations for events at the Goodyear Year Branch Library and the Goodyear Recreation Campus.
Council thanked Ms. Ozlanski for her work on the celebration and expressed their excitement for the upcoming events.
Council thanked Ms. Ozlanski for her work on the celebration and expressed their excitement for the upcoming events.
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
There were no citizen comments.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to APPROVE Consent Agenda items 3 through 9. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular and Special Meetings held on January 24, 2022. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular and Special Meetings held on January 24, 2022. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
4.
CALL OF 2022 ELECTIONS
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2202-2207PROVIDING NOTICE OF A PRIMARY ELECTION ON AUGUST 2, 2022 AND A GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2022, IF NECESSARY; DESIGNATING THE PLACE AND BEGINNING DATE TO DISTRIBUTE CANDIDATE PACKETS; DESIGNATING THE LAST DATE FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE NOMINATING PAPERS; DESIGNATING THE DATES THAT VOTER REGISTRATION CLOSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO ALL AGREEMENTS TO EFFECTUATE ELECTION SERVICES; AND ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THIS CALL OF ELECTION . (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2202-2207
5.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VEHICLE THEFT TASK FORCE
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with DPS to allow the Goodyear Police Department to participate in the vehicle theft task force. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with DPS to allow the Goodyear Police Department to participate in the vehicle theft task force. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
6.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES AWARD FOR CIP PROJECT 35003 - POLICE BUILDING PHASE II
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $4,555,598 for construction services, administration and long lead time items for phase II of the Police Operations Building. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $4,555,598 for construction services, administration and long lead time items for phase II of the Police Operations Building. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
7.
CITRUS PARK PHASE 1, WATER LINE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ACCESS EASEMENT
Recommendation
Accept the dedication of a Water Line and Emergency Services Access Easement from Arroyo Cap II-2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company associated with the Final Plat for Citrus Park Phase 1. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
Recommendation
Accept the dedication of a Water Line and Emergency Services Access Easement from Arroyo Cap II-2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company associated with the Final Plat for Citrus Park Phase 1. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
8.
FINAL PLAT FOR CITRUS PARK PHASE 1
Recommendation
Approve the final plat for Citrus Park Phase 1 subdividing approximately 66.65 acres into 244 lots and 62 tracts on property zoned R1-4 (Single Family Detached) and R1-C (Court Home) located south of the southwest corner of Lower Buckeye and Citrus Road, subject to stipulations. (Katie Wilken, Deputy Director of Planning)
Recommendation
Approve the final plat for Citrus Park Phase 1 subdividing approximately 66.65 acres into 244 lots and 62 tracts on property zoned R1-4 (Single Family Detached) and R1-C (Court Home) located south of the southwest corner of Lower Buckeye and Citrus Road, subject to stipulations. (Katie Wilken, Deputy Director of Planning)
9.
ADOPTION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FY2023 PENSION FUNDING POLICY
Council requested a presentation on this item.
Finance Director Doug Sandstrom spoke about the adoption of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) FY2023 Pension Funding policy. Mr. Sandstrom explained that in FY2021 the city paid a $24 million prepayment to buy down unfunded liabilities. He added that in FY2023 the impact of that buy down will be felt, dropping the rates down to the low 20s. He further added that it translates into a $2 million a year operational savings.
Finance Director Doug Sandstrom spoke about the adoption of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) FY2023 Pension Funding policy. Mr. Sandstrom explained that in FY2021 the city paid a $24 million prepayment to buy down unfunded liabilities. He added that in FY2023 the impact of that buy down will be felt, dropping the rates down to the low 20s. He further added that it translates into a $2 million a year operational savings.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Council requested information about providing affordable housing in Goodyear. City Manager Julie Karins replied that a Work Session on March 21 was scheduled to discuss housing in Goodyear and the region.
Council inquired if the city should adopt an ordinance related to short-term rentals. Ms. Karins replied that a Work Session on February 28 was scheduled to discuss short-term rentals.
Ms. Karins provided the details about the Heart & Sole Event on February 5, 2022, relaying that there was 600 participants and 1,500 attendees celebrating Heart Health month.
Council inquired if the city should adopt an ordinance related to short-term rentals. Ms. Karins replied that a Work Session on February 28 was scheduled to discuss short-term rentals.
Ms. Karins provided the details about the Heart & Sole Event on February 5, 2022, relaying that there was 600 participants and 1,500 attendees celebrating Heart Health month.
| EXECUTIVE SESSION |
10.
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1): Discussion of personnel matters related to the City Councilmember recruitment.
City Attorney Roric Massey explained the process for calling an executive session and the discussion of personnel matters relating to the City Councilmember recruitment. Mr. Massey relayed that applicant Chad Dodd requested his application to be reviewed by the Council in open session.
There was no discussion on Mr. Dodd’s application.
There was no discussion on Mr. Dodd’s application.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to CONVENE an Executive Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
The Council convened into Executive Session at 6:13 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Executive Session at 6:52 p.m.
RECONVENING OF REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:52 p.m.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| February 28, 2022 | Regular Meeting | 5:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:52 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 February 7, 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 February 7, 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