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.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Laura Kaino; Councilmember Patrick Bray
- Absent:
- Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Bill Stipp
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to EXCUSE Vice Mayor Hampton and Councilmember Stipp. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray
Passed
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER LAURITANO
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Goodyear Youth Commission Chair Victoria Lauritano introduced fellow Youth Commissioners Emily Shanafelt and Alan Torres. She spoke about how the Commission would like to raise awareness on the impact mental health has on teens and young adults. She hoped everyone in Goodyear would help the Commission shine a light on the topic to end the stigma of mental health in the community.
Ms. Lauritano, Mr. Torres and Ms. Shanafelt read a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness month.
Ms. Lauritano, Mr. Torres and Ms. Shanafelt read a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness month.
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
There were no citizen comments.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 2 through 6. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray
Passed - Unanimously
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meeting held on April 18, 2022. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meeting held on April 18, 2022. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
3.
2021 MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL, HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2230 ADOPTING THE 2021 MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS AN OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR. (Julie Syrmopoulos, Emergency Manager)
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2230 ADOPTING THE 2021 MARICOPA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS AN OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR. (Julie Syrmopoulos, Emergency Manager)
4.
EXPENDITURE APPROVAL FOR SRP WATER WHEELING FEES AND CSIF LEASE FOR CAP DELIVERIES
Recommendation
Approve the expenditure of an additional $491,200 for a total expenditure authority of $1,191,200 for FY2022 to pay wheeling fees and the CSIF Sublease to Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association and the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) for the delivery of CAP water. (Ray Diaz, Water Resources & Sustainability Manager)
Recommendation
Approve the expenditure of an additional $491,200 for a total expenditure authority of $1,191,200 for FY2022 to pay wheeling fees and the CSIF Sublease to Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association and the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) for the delivery of CAP water. (Ray Diaz, Water Resources & Sustainability Manager)
5.
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. SEVEN TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND CITY OF GOODYEAR FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT AT ASPC PERRYVILLE
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary for the twelve-month IGA extension for wastewater treatment service between the State of Arizona and the city of Goodyear. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary for the twelve-month IGA extension for wastewater treatment service between the State of Arizona and the city of Goodyear. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
6.
APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UP TO $2,573,854.91 FOR HISTORIC GOODYEAR WATERLINE REPLACEMENT (Project 60046)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $2,573,854.91 for construction of new water main and residential services in the Historic Goodyear community. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director; Lisa Melton, Senior Project Manager)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $2,573,854.91 for construction of new water main and residential services in the Historic Goodyear community. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director; Lisa Melton, Senior Project Manager)
| PUBLIC HEARINGS |
7.
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT FOR DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS
This item was continued from the April 18, 2022 Regular Meeting. No discussion took place. Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. There will be future action on this item after it is re-advertised.
| BUSINESS |
8.
LOMA LINDA FEES
Deputy Director Parks and Recreation David Seid spoke about the Loma Linda admission fees. Mr. Seid explained that it was costing the city more to process, collect and reconcile the admission fees than the actual revenue that is deposited. Mr. Seid went on to provide the background of the Loma Linda pool facility located in historic Goodyear.
Mr. Seid spoke about the staff analysis that was conducted regarding the costs related to processing and depositing the revenues and the admission fees that are collected. He relayed that it was staff’s recommendation to suspend the Loma Linda Pool facility user fees indefinitely.
Council inquired about the costs related to operating the facility. Mr. Seid replied that the total operational budget for the facility is $229,500 which includes water maintenance.
Council thanked Mr. Seid for bringing the item forward.
Mr. Seid spoke about the staff analysis that was conducted regarding the costs related to processing and depositing the revenues and the admission fees that are collected. He relayed that it was staff’s recommendation to suspend the Loma Linda Pool facility user fees indefinitely.
Council inquired about the costs related to operating the facility. Mr. Seid replied that the total operational budget for the facility is $229,500 which includes water maintenance.
Council thanked Mr. Seid for bringing the item forward.
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to APPROVE a motion to suspend the Loma Linda Pool Facility User Fees indefinitely until a subsequent motion/action made by the Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray
Passed - Unanimously
9.
FY2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Grants and Neighborhood Services Supervisor Christina Panaitescu presented the FY2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program annual action plan. Ms. Panaitescu explained the CDBG’s primary objective is to improve communities for low to moderate income residents. She relayed that the City expects to receive the official allocation announcement from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) within the next two weeks. She added that per Council’s direction 80 percent will be used for community facilities and 20 percent will be used for CDBG program administration and planning.
Councilmember Campbell expressed that she would not be supporting the item due to the City not having oversight of the funds being given to the New Life Center and added that the CDBG funds should be kept within the Goodyear city limits. Ms. Panaitescu explained that she would be providing oversight of the funds and will be working closely with the New Life Center to make sure they comply with the federal guidelines for use of the funds.
Councilmember Campbell expressed that she would not be supporting the item due to the City not having oversight of the funds being given to the New Life Center and added that the CDBG funds should be kept within the Goodyear city limits. Ms. Panaitescu explained that she would be providing oversight of the funds and will be working closely with the New Life Center to make sure they comply with the federal guidelines for use of the funds.
MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2242 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ("PLANNING DOCUMENTS") FOR THE CITY OF GOODYEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSMIT THESE PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOLLOWING THE ALLOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY HUD. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray
- NAY:
- Councilmember Wally Campbell
Passed
10.
JOB CREATION AGREEMENT FOR HB ENTERPRISES, LLC
This item was taken out of order to be heard before Item 8.
Economic Development Director Lori Gary presented the job creation agreement for HB Enterprises LLC. Ms. Gary provided details about the company doing business as Potato Barn, and noted that it is a family-owned unique home furnishing store located west of the southwest corner of Estrella Parkway and McDowell Road and that the building is anticipated to be approximately 100,636 square feet.
Ms. Gary reviewed the proposed incentives noting that they are in alignment with the proposed job creation agreement and the resolution. She added that the total incentive package was $625,867.40. She further added that the company anticipates hiring a total of 45 employees and investing more than $15 million.
Ms. Gary explained that a third party was hired to perform an economic impact analysis which showed an estimated direct revenue of over $2.4 million in the next five years.
Council welcomed Potato Barn and thanked them for choosing the city of Goodyear.
Economic Development Director Lori Gary presented the job creation agreement for HB Enterprises LLC. Ms. Gary provided details about the company doing business as Potato Barn, and noted that it is a family-owned unique home furnishing store located west of the southwest corner of Estrella Parkway and McDowell Road and that the building is anticipated to be approximately 100,636 square feet.
Ms. Gary reviewed the proposed incentives noting that they are in alignment with the proposed job creation agreement and the resolution. She added that the total incentive package was $625,867.40. She further added that the company anticipates hiring a total of 45 employees and investing more than $15 million.
Ms. Gary explained that a third party was hired to perform an economic impact analysis which showed an estimated direct revenue of over $2.4 million in the next five years.
Council welcomed Potato Barn and thanked them for choosing the city of Goodyear.
MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Wally Campbell to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2243 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE JOB CREATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND HB ENTERPRISES, LLC, AN ARIZONA CORPORATION PROVIDING FOR THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE JOB CREATION AGREEMENT. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray
Passed - Unanimously
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Council expressed appreciation to the Goodyear Police and Fire Department for their efforts following last week’s tragic accident. Council suggested additional mitigation efforts in school zones.
City Manager Julie Karins invited the public to the FY2023 Budget Open House on May 3, 2022 at the Goodyear Recreation Campus.
City Manager Julie Karins invited the public to the FY2023 Budget Open House on May 3, 2022 at the Goodyear Recreation Campus.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| May 23, 2022 | Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:34 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 May 2, 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 May 2, 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