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Minutes for City Council Regular Meeting


City Council Regular Meeting
Municipal Court and Council Chambers
14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Monday, March 28, 2022 6:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes
 
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pizzillo called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
 
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Joe Pizzillo; Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Bill Stipp; Councilmember Laura Kaino; Councilmember Patrick Bray
Staff Present:
City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER KAINO
 
COMMUNICATIONS
 
1.
RECOGNIZE BRITTANY ACEVEDO, GENESIS RAMIREZ AND ALEXIS SALMERON FOR STEPS TAKEN TO HELP SAVE A LIFE (Tim Wayne, Interim Fire Chief)
Interim Fire Chief Tim Wayne recognized Brittany Acevedo, Genesis Ramirez, and Alexis Salmeron for the steps they took to save a life.  A video played describing their heroism and Interim Fire Chief Wayne awarded them a plaque for their bravery.
 
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
There were no citizen comments.
 
CONSENT
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 2 through 17. 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, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meetings held on February 28, 2022 and on March 7, 2022. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk) 
 
3.
CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
 
Recommendation
Recognize the City Council subcommittee appointments for the remainder of calendar year 2022. (Rosalva Zimmerman, Assistant to the Mayor)
 
4.
OWNER TRANSFER SERIES 6 (BAR) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MACAYO'S
 
Recommendation
Recommend to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) approval of Application No. 182498, a request from Navayogasingam Thuraisingam, agent/applicant for Kind Macayo, LLC., for an Owner Transfer of a Series 6 (Bar) liquor license. No. 06070119, located at 1474 N Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Arizona 85338, generally located west of Litchfield Road and south of McDowell Road. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
 
5.
FY2023 FINANCIAL POLICIES
 
Recommendation
Adopt the Financial Policies as presented. (Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager - Budget)
 
6.
CREATE MID-YEAR CIP PROJECTS AND APPROVE EXPENDITURES TO REPLACE FIRE PUMPER UNITS 695, 696, AND 713, AND RELATED BUDGET TRANSFER
 
Recommendation
Approve the creation of new CIP projects and approve expenditures to replace Units 695, 696, and 713 and related budget transfer.  (Kevin Devery, Fleet Superintendent)
 
7.
ACCEPTANCE OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR WELL SITE 11 ASSOCIATED WITH THE FINAL PLAT FOR AIRPARK LOGISTICS CENTER
 
 
Recommendation
Approve the acceptance of the Quit Claim Deed required for the reconfiguration of City Well Site #11, located on the east side of Bullard Avenue, south of Yuma Road. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
 
8.
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUNWEST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SITE
 
Recommendation
Approve and authorize execution of the Partial Termination and Release of Easement terminating a portion of a water line easement located within Pebble Creek Marketplace. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
 
9.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR ESTRELLA PARCEL 9.29
 
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2220 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR ESTRELLA PARCEL 9.29; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION TO TAKE ACTIONS AND EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF THE RESOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Stephen Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
10.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR ESTRELLA PARCEL 12.23 PHASE 2
 
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2222 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR ESTRELLA PARCEL 12.23 PHASE 2; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION TO TAKE ACTIONS AND EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF THE RESOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Stephen Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
 
11.
FINAL PLAT OF ESTRELLA PARCEL 9.29
 
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat of Estrella Parcel 9.29, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
12.
FINAL PLAT OF ESTRELLA PARCEL 12.23 PHASE 2  
 
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat of Estrella Parcel 12.23 Phase 2, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
13.
REPLAT OF CIVIC SQUARE PARCEL B – PHASE 1
 
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat of Goodyear Civic Square Parcel B – Phase 1 for Lots 97-102, 109-115, 122-127 and Tract Z, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
14.
REPLAT OF CIVIC SQUARE PARCEL B – PHASE 2
 
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat of Goodyear Civic Square Parcel B – Phase 2 for Lots 97-102, 108-112, 118-122 and Tract A, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
15.
FINAL PLAT FOR El CIDRO PHASE 2 – PARCEL 1A
 
Recommendation
Approve the final plat for El Cidro Phase 2 – Parcel 1A (the “Final Plat for Phase 2 Parcel 1A”) subdividing approximately 39.94 acres into 163 lots and 23 tracts located east of South Citrus Road, north of West Broadway Road, west of South 175th Avenue (the “Property”) subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
16.
FINAL PLAT FOR El CIDRO PHASE 2 – PARCEL 1F
 
Recommendation
Approve the final plat for El Cidro Phase 2 – Parcel 1F, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
17.
FINAL PLAT OF CANTAMIA PARCELS 27, 28, 29 AND 30
 
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat of Cantamia Parcels 27, 28, 29 and 30, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
Item #26 was heard prior to the Public Hearings.
 
18.
USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE USE (STARBUCKS DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE SHOP)
Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 6:14 p.m.

Planning Manager Steve Careccia presented a request for a use permit for a convenience use for a Starbucks.  He reported that the property is located in the Canyon Trails Towne Center near Cotton Lane and Yuma Road.  He reviewed the background of the location adding that the request was for a .98-acre parcel within the existing commercial center.  He indicated that the applicant proposed to construct a 2,365 square foot building with indoor dining and a 375 square foot outdoor patio.

Mr. Careccia provided an overview of the site plan as well as the design and colors of the proposed buildings.  He stated that the proposal meets the evaluation criteria and that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval of the use permit.

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.

Council inquired about restrictions on business operating hours for coffee shops.  Mr. Careccia replied that there were no restrictions on operating hours for any coffee shops in Goodyear.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to APPROVE the request for a use permit for a convenience use (Starbucks drive-through coffee shop) on a .98-acre parcel within the Canyon Trails Towne Center zoned PAD/Commercial, subject to stipulations. 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, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 
19.
REZONE FOR THOMPSON FUNERAL CHAPEL
Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m.

Senior Planner Alex Lestinsky presented a request to rezone the Thompson Funeral Chapel property located north of the northwest corner of Yuma and Litchfield Road.  Ms. Lestinsky reviewed the existing zoning on the property which consisted of General Commercial (C-2) and Light Industrial (I-1) to the west of the property.  She explained that the proposal was requesting a rezone from C-2 and I-1 to C-2 with a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay.  She further explained that the current zoning of C-2 lists funeral homes as a permitted use, but that the I-1 did not.  Ms. Lestinsky indicated that the rezone with the PAD Overlay would allow the funeral home as a permitted use along with an above ground columbarium.

David Molinar, Archicon Architecture, spoke about the project indicating that the owners purchased the land to the west of the current location which would help expand their services to the community.  The purchase required a rezone which would allow for the transfer of the existing chapel to the new location and allow for more client and staff work space in the existing location.

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m.

Council expressed appreciation that the Thompson Funeral Chapel was expanding and staying in Goodyear.

Council wished the owners of the Chapel much success and thanked them for their investment in Goodyear.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2218, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED “OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-20” AND “LEGAL DESCRIPTION – THOMPSON FUNERAL CHAPEL.” 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, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 

MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1531, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.9 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LITCHFIELD AND YUMA ROADS FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (I-1) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) TO A PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT WITH AN UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT OF C-2 WITH PAD OVERLAY; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 
20.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE TEN 303 BUSINESS PARK PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD)
Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m.

Principal Planner Karen Craver presented an amendment to the Ten 303 Business Park Planned Area Development (PAD) located at the northwest corner of Indian School Road and Minnezona Avenue.  Ms. Craver reviewed the current underlying zoning which was Light Residential (I-1) and the changes to the surrounding area that included an industrial building being developed to the east and south of the subject property.

Ms. Craver indicated that the applicant is proposing to develop two warehouse distribution buildings.  She reviewed the conceptual site plan and the general conformance criteria noting that a minimum of two buildings shall be built on the parcel and no dock-level bay doors or trailer parking shall face the west property line.

Ms. Craver relayed that the only inquiry during the citizen review process was from Meritage Homes who is the developer of the adjacent property and she stated that Meritage Homes was neutral on the proposal.  She also added that no other property owners attended the citizen review meeting held on January 25, 2022.

Brett Termaine with Majestic Realty Company thanked staffed for their work on the project and expressed it has been a good experience working with them.

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 6:49 p.m.

A discussion ensued related to the subject property being adjacent to a residential neighborhood.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2219 DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED “LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY.” 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, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 

MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1532 CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 159 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF INDIAN SCHOOL AND COTTON LANE FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT TO PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT BY AMENDING ORDINANCE 2007-1082 AND THE TEN 303 BUSINESS PARK PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) DATED JUNE 8, 2007, PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT, CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE, 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 Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 
21.
REZONE APPROXIMATELY 9.86 ACRES FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) TO MF-12 WITH RPS INDIAN SCHOOL AT PALM VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS MF-12 WITH PAD OVERLAY
Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.

Senior Planner Christian Williams presented a rezone of approximately 9.86 acres located on the northeast corner of Pebblecreek Parkway and Indian School Road.  Mr. Williams reviewed the zoning history of the parcel noting that it is undeveloped.

Mr. Williams indicated that the proposal is requesting to rezone the parcel to Multifamily 12 (MF-12) with a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay to facilitate the development of a townhouse style development.  Mr. Williams also reviewed the height, setbacks and trash enclosures related to the proposal.

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m.

Council expressed their support of the proposal.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2216, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED, “OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-12” AND “LEGAL DESCRIPTION,” AND “RPS INDIAN SCHOOL AT PALM VALLEY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS MF-12 WITH PAD OVERLAY (JANUARY 2022).” 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, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 

MOTION BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1529, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 9.86 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PEBBLECREEK PARKWAY AND INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS RPS INDIAN SCHOOL AT PALM VALLEY; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 
22.
PUBLIC HEARING REZONE APPROXIMATELY 30.32 ACRES FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) TO MF-24 WITH ANTON AT BALLPARK VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS MF-24 WITH PAD OVERLAY
Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.

Senior Planner Christian Williams presented a rezone of approximately 30.32 acres located at the southwest corner of Bullard Avenue and Yuma Road to be known as Anton at Ballpark Village.  Mr. Williams reviewed the current underlying zoning and indicated that the proposal is requesting the property be rezoned to Multifamily 24 (MF-24) with a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay to facilitate the development of three-story walk-up garden style apartments, townhouse style apartments with tuck-under garages and single-family rentals.

Mr. Williams highlighted the development requirements that included the design guidelines.  He added that there was no resident opposition to the project.

Mr. Williams requested to update the ordinance, upon approval, Stipulation 5, the first sentence to say, “Owner, if they own them, shall” and in the PAD, Item 22, letter items D through I as A through F, and update Item 22, Letter B, to “in a location to be determined during the site plan process that extends from..”

Paul Gilbert, representing the applicant, spoke about the stipulations that included building the Bullard Wash, installing the ballpark monument sign and improving Bullard Avenue in front of the city water station. 

Michael Yanicelli, Anton Development, expressed their excitement with building in Goodyear and thanked the Council and city staff for their efficient work on the project.

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m.

Council was pleased with the diversity of the rental types and expressed their support.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2217, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED, “OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-18” AND “LEGAL DESCRIPTION,” AND “ANTON AT BALLPARK VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS MF-12 WITH PAD OVERLAY (MARCH 2022).” 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, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 

MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1530, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 30.32 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BULLARD AVENUE AND YUMA ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS ANTON AT BALLPARK VILLAGE; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE AND ADOPT THE MODIFICATIONS INDICATED BY STAFF. 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, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 
Mayor Pizzillo recessed the Regular Meeting at 7:47 p.m.

Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 7:57 p.m.
 
23.
DRAFT FY2022-2023 ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m.

Grants and Neighborhood Services Supervisor Christina Panaitescu reported on the key points of the draft FY2022-2023 Action Plan for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.  Ms. Panaitescu reviewed the constraints and stated that CDBG activities must benefit low-to-moderate income individual households or neighborhoods.  Ms. Panaitescu spoke about the Five-Year Consolidated Plan that provides the framework for how the City will use the CDBG entitlement funding.  She added that the plan is updated every five years and is implemented through the annual action plans where activities have to fit in to one of the eligible priority areas.

Ms. Panaitescu indicated that the plan provides information to HUD on how the City intends to spend its upcoming allocation.  The plan must also name specific activities that are tied with one of the priorities on the City’s five-year plan.  She noted that in FY2023 the City anticipates receiving approximately $429,038 in CDBG funds; 80 percent will be used for community facilities and 20 percent for program administration and planning. 

Ms. Panaitescu reviewed the next steps and added that the public comment period remains open through April 20.  Staff will bring forward final drafts of the documents with public comments incorporated on May 2 for Council approval.

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m.

This item is for public hearing and public input only.  There is no action.  This item will be brought back to Council on a later date.
 
BUSINESS
 
24.
PROPOSALS TO GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY FOR ARIZONA REVISED STATUTE 5-601-02 12% GAMING DISTRIBUTION FUNDS
Grants and Neighborhood Services Supervisor Christina Panaitescu reported that the Gila River Indian Community was seeking proposals for their 2022 State Shared Revenue Grant Program.  She stated that the proposals must address the following priority areas:  economic development, education, healthcare, public safety or transportation. 

Ms. Panaitescu relayed that she was seeking approval to submit three applications on behalf of the City of Goodyear.  She indicated that one of the applications was from the Engineering Department for the city-wide effort to eliminate scalloped streets; the second application was from the Parks and Recreation Department requesting to expand the reach of the planned Goodyear tourism campaign leveraging the Super Bowl and Spring Training.  The third application would be a healthcare application from the Goodyear Fire Department seeking to fund cancer screening of sworn and fire investigation employees over the age of 40.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2224 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TRANSPORTATION FUNDS APPLICATION FOR STATE SHARED REVENUE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATIONS, 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 Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 

MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2225 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TOURISM APPLICATION FOR STATE SHARED REVENUE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATIONS, 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 Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 

MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2226 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A HEALTHCARE FUNDS APPLICATION FOR STATE SHARED REVENUE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATIONS, 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 Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 
25.
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PACKAGE FOR ESTRELLA COMMONS DISTRICT
Senior Planner Alex Lestinsky presented a request to approve a comprehensive sign package for Estrella Commons located on the northeast corner of Estrella Parkway and Roosevelt Street.  Ms. Lestinsky reviewed the CSP policy and added that modifications may be requested by the developer requiring approval from the Council. 

Ms. Lestinsky reviewed the developers request for modifications that included a request to modify the height for monument signs and the quantity.  She indicated that modifications are appropriate and acceptable for the location. 

Council expressed their support of the project.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to APPROVE the comprehensive sign package for the Estrella Commons District, subject to stipulations. 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, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 
26.
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, FIRE PROTECTION, TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,040,000
 
This item was taken out of order and heard before the public hearing items.
Deputy Finance Director Jared Askelson reported on the debt issuance of General Obligation Bonds Series 2022.  Mr. Askelson reviewed the projects that would be funded with the bond which included Camelback Road Improvements, the renovation of Fire Station 183 and the expansion of the Police Headquarters building.  He added that the bonds would be paid for with secondary property taxes.  Mr. Askelson also indicated that Standard and Poor's upgraded the City's general obligation bond rating from AA to AA+.

Council thanked staff for getting the bond rating up and added that it was good sign of the City’s fiscal management policies.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2223 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF GOODYEAR, ARIZONA, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2022; DELEGATING THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CERTAIN MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; APPOINTING A REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT FOR THE BONDS; APPROVING THE FORM OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING COMPLETION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF; DELEGATING THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE AND DEEM FINAL A FORM OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT; RATIFYING ALL ACTIONS TAKEN AND TO BE TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND AUTHORIZING ANY NECESSARY BUDGET TRANSFERS RELATED TO THE BONDS AND THE PROJECTS FINANCED THEREBY. 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, Councilmember Patrick Bray

Passed - Unanimously

 
INFORMATION ITEMS
Council reported that the Sky Kids Fly Day was a great and successful event.
 
FUTURE MEETINGS
April 4, 2022 Work Session 5:00 p.m.
April 4, 2022 Regular Meeting Immediately following the Work Session that begins at 5:00 p.m.
 
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:18 p.m.


 
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Darcie McCracken, City Clerk
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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 March 28, 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