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Minutes for Amended City Council Regular Meeting


City Council Regular Meeting
Municipal Court and Council Chambers
14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Monday, May 23, 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; Deputy City Clerk Laura Jara
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY VICE MAYOR HAMPTON
 
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Brian Macfie, Goodyear Resident, spoke in opposition to the apartment development and the impact it has on the city of Goodyear.

Sara Betts, Jacob Harding, and Emma Barber, Goodyear residents, proposed changing the name of the road at the entrance to Estrella Foothills High School from Rustler Road to Wolf Pack Way.
 
CONSENT
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 1 through 10. 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

 
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Recommendation 
Approve the draft minutes from the May 2, 2022 Special and Regular Meetings. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk) 
 
2.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CHUCK E CHEESE # 3222
 
Recommendation
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No. 189744, a request by Ryan Witner Anderson, agent/applicant for Chuck E Cheese # 3222, for a new Series 12 liquor license. Chuck E Cheese #3222 is located at 13371 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395 generally located at the 13300 block of West McDowell Road. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
 
3.
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR WILDLAND FIRE DEPLOYMENTS
 
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Cooperative Agreement. (Tim Wayne, Interim Fire Chief)
 
4.
MINOR LAND DIVISION OF GOODYEAR SITE 12
 
Recommendation
Approve the Minor Land Division for Goodyear Site 12 combining approximately 5.743 acres into 1 lot on property zoned PDF (Public Facilities District) located South of W. Lower Buckeye Road and West of S. 173rd Avenue. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
5.
ISSUANCE OF A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO THE EL CIDRO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
 
Recommendation
Approve the issuance of a Permanent Drainage Easement Agreement to the El Cidro Homeowners Association, an Arizona non-profit corporation. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
 
 
6.
AMENDMENT ONE OF THE AGREEMENT WITH BUCKEYE WATER CONSERVATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT (BWCDD) FOR REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BULLARD WASH OUTFALL (PROJECT #60073), AND RELATED BUDGET TRANSFER
 
Recommendation
Approve the Amendment to the Agreement with the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District for repairs and improvements to the Bullard Wash Outfall and the expenditure of funds not to exceed $449,344 and related budget transfer to meet the terms of the Agreement. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
 
7.
FY2023 DESIGNATION OF CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER FOR EXPENDITURE LIMIT REPORTING
 
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022–2245 DESIGNATING THE CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER FOR OFFICIALLY SUBMITTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 EXPENDITURE LIMITATION REPORT TO THE ARIZONA AUDITOR GENERAL. (Doug Sandstrom Finance Director)
 
8.
MAP OF DEDICATION FOR JDA COMMERCE CENTER
 
Recommendation
Approve the Map of Dedication for JDA Commerce Center, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
9.
FINAL PLAT FOR LAS VENTANAS PARCEL 1
 
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat of Las Ventanas Parcel 1, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
10.
FINAL PLAT FOR LAS VENTANAS PARCEL 2
 
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat for Las Ventanas Parcel 2, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
11.
NORTHEAST CORNER OF COTTON LANE AND VAN BUREN STREET MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Items 11 and 12 were presented concurrently.

Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m.

Senior Planner Christian Williams presented a minor general plan amendment and a rezone for a property within the city of Goodyear.  He explained that the property was located on the northeast corner of Cotton Lane and Van Buren Street and consisted of approximately 31 acres.

Mr. Williams stated that the applicant is requesting a minor general plan amendment modifying the property from Business and Commerce Land Use to Neighborhoods to match the existing Neighborhoods designation that currently exists to the east of the property.  This will allow the applicant to construct residential dwelling equivalent to MF-18 (Multi-family).

Mr. Williams added that the applicant is also requesting a rezone from the current planned area development (PAD) to a PAD District with an underlying zoning of MF-12 (Multi-family) with a PAD overlay to facilitate the development of a multi-family community. Mr. Williams provided the details of the PAD Overlay that included design standards, height and setbacks.

Mr. Williams relayed that at the neighborhood meeting, residents voiced their concerns about the additional housing density along the SR303 throughout Canyon Trails.  He added that the applicant verbally agreed with a resident to add trees to the Canyon Trails greenbelt. 

Paul Gilbert, with Beus Gilbert McGroder, introduced himself and added he was available for questions.

Barbara Macfie, Goodyear resident, spoke in opposition to staff’s recommendation citing an issue with the reduction to the setbacks, parking issues, density, and vandalism.

Mr. Gilbert spoke about the setbacks explaining that the setback request was on the northern border while Ms. Macfie’s property was on the east side of the project. 

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m.

A discussion ensued related to the height and design of the rental units, the addition of walking trails, egress and ingress of traffic, the impact of the SR 303 to the corridor. 
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2234, APPROVING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE GOODYEAR 2025 GENERAL PLAN TO AMEND THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COTTON LANE AND VAN BUREN STREET FROM BUSINESS COMMERCE TO NEIGHBORHOOD OVER THE APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES; REQUIRING AN AMENDMENT TO FIGURE 8.12 LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN MAP IN CHAPTER 8 OF THE GOODYEAR 2025 GENERAL PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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

 
12.
REZONE APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) TO MF-12 FOR CANYON TRAILS PHASE 1 UNIT 6 SOUTH
This item was presented concurrently with Item 11.

Mayor Pizzilo opened the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m.

Brian Macfie, Goodyear resident, spoke in opposition to the project and discussed the negative impacts the project would have to the area.

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m.

A discussion ensued related to taxes and the economic impact to the city.

Council was hopeful that the increased density would help the Canyon Trails Town Center fulfill its destiny with all the land yet to be developed and be an asset to the neighborhood.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Wally Campbell to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2235, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED, “OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-21” AND “LEGAL DESCRIPTION.” 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 Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1539, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COTTON LANE AND VAN BUREN STREET, TO BE KNOWN AS CANYON TRAILS PHASE 1 UNIT 6 SOUTH, FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) TO THE PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT WITH AN UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT OF MF-12 WITH PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) OVERLAY; 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

 
13.
REZONE APPROXIMATELY 27 ACRES FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) TO C-2 AND MF-24 WITH BALLPARK VILLAGE NORTH DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS C-2 AND MF-24 WITH PAD OVERLAY
Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m.

Senior Planner Christian Williams presented a rezone of 27 acres located on the northeast corner of Estrella Parkway and Yuma Road that is currently zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) with an underlying zoning of Hospitality, Retail and Entertainment. 

Mr. Williams explained that the applicant is requesting a zoning changing from the PAD with an underlying zoning of Hospitality, Retail and Entertainment to C-2 (Commercial) on the western 9.8 acres of the site and MF-24 (Multi-family) on the 17.6 eastern acres of the site with a PAD Overlay to facilitate a mixed use horizontal multi-family and commercial development.  Mr. Williams added that the property will include a hotel site, commercial and retail areas and traditional garden style apartments.

Mr. Williams went on to discuss the PAD Overlay requests and regulations that included density and height, retail, modified C-2 uses, and connectivity.  Mr. Williams relayed that there were some resident concerns with drive-throughs and adjacent future zoning cases would be walled off with no pass-through walkways, but were overall supportive of the project.

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.

Council inquired how density worked from an overall planning perspective.  Mr. Williams replied that it allowed more customers to support retail and utilizes less space in the land.  He added that the City’s General Plan guides where density should be located.

Council expressed their support for the mixed use and the exclusions included in the project.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2233, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED: “OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-22”; “LEGAL DESCRIPTION – BALLPARK VILLAGE NORTH”; “LEGAL DESCRIPTION – BALLPARK VILLAGE NORTH C-2 PARCELS”; “LEGAL DESCRIPTION – BALLPARK VILLAGE NORTH MF-24 PARCELS”; AND “BALLPARK VILLAGE NORTH DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS C-2 AND MF-24 WITH PAD OVERLAY (APRIL 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 Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Wally Campbell to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1538, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 27 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ESTRELLA PARKWAY AND YUMA ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS BALLPARK VILLAGE NORTH, FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) TO THE PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT WITH AN UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT OF C-2 (COMMERCIAL) WITH PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) OVERLAY ON THE WESTERN 9.8 ACRES AND TO THE PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT WITH AN UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT OF MF-24 (MULTI-FAMILY) WITH PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) OVERLAY ON THE EASTERN 17.6 ACRES; 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

 
14.
REZONING FOR CAMELBACK 303 INDUSTRIAL AND FOR CAMELBACK & COTTON INDUSTRIAL
Mayor Pizzilllo opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.

Principal Planner Karen Craver presented a rezone for two contiguous sites, Camelback 303 Industrial (Site 1) and Camelback and Cotton Industrial (Site 2).  Ms. Kraver explained that both sites were located west of the State Route 303 (SR303) on the southside of Camelback Road.  Ms. Kraver relayed that Site 1 consisted of 19 acres and was zoned C-2 (General Commercial) with a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay.  Site 2 consists of 18 acres and was zoned PAD for commercial and business park uses. 

Ms. Craver explained that the two rezones were being presented together because the sites are contiguous and approximately the same size, both are requesting a rezone to I-1 (Light Industrial Park) and the general plan land use designations of Business and Commerce and Industrial both allow for the planned light industrial development. 

Ms. Craver went on to review the architecture examples, development and screening standards.  She noted that no inquiries were received from citizens. 

There being no other speakers present, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.

Council expressed that this project was a good fit for the area and would fit in with the growth in the area.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2238, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-19, AND “Legal Description of SITE 1 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 Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1541, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 18.53 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CAMELBACK ROAD, WEST OF COTTON LANE, FROM THE C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT WITH A PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) OVERLAY TO THE I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONING DISTRICT, 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

 

MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2239, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 22-01, AND “Legal Description of SITE 2 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 Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1542, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 17.91 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAMELBACK ROAD AND COTTON LANE FROM THE FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, 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

 
Mayor Pizzillo recessed the Regular Meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 7:59 p.m.
 
BUSINESS
 
15.
ADOPTION OF FY2023 TENTATIVE BUDGET AND SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING
Finance Manager Budget and Research Ryan Bittle presented the adoption the FY2023 Tentative Budget.  Mr. Bittle reviewed the changes from the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and noted that the tentative budget totaled $650.4 million.  He added that the majority of the changes are routine adjustments made every year between the city manager and tentative budget presentations.  Mr. Bittle also reviewed the CIP Carryovers that totaled $120.9 million and the Non-CIP Carryovers that totaled $12.0 million. 

A discussion continued related to items in the recommended budget and Council expressed they were in favor of the budget.

Mr. Bittle resumed his presentation by reviewing the City’s resources that totaled $731.1 million.  He also provided an overview of the fund balances, revenues, property tax rates and levies, and expenditures.  Mr. Bittle also discussed Capital Improvement Plan projects for FY2023 that totaled $259.9 million.

Council expressed that the budget was well thought out.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2246 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ESTIMATES OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE CITY OF GOODYEAR, INCLUDING ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND PROPERTY TAX RATES, AS THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023; SETTING FORTH THE RECEIPTS AND THE AMOUNTS ESTIMATED AS COLLECTIBLE FOR THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR; THE AMOUNT PROPOSED TO BE RAISED BY DIRECT PROPERTY TAXATION FOR THE VARIOUS PURPOSES; GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME FOR HEARING TAXPAYERS; FOR ADOPTION OF BUDGET AND SETTING THE TAX LEVIES. 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

 
16.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $500,000 FOR FY2023
Finance Manager Budget and Research Ryan Bittle presented a request to authorize expenditures in excess of $500,000 for FY2023 for routine annual expenditures such as utilities, fuel, maintenance, and trash.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to AUTHORIZE the FY2023 listed expenditures in excess of $500,000. 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

 
17.
APPROVE A BUDGETED EXPENDITURE FOR DESIGN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,073,000 FOR CAMELBACK ROAD FROM SR303 TO 152ND AVENUE
 
City Traffic Engineer Hugh Bigalk presented the Camelback Road design services.  Mr. Bigalk reviewed the project background and project design of Camelback Road from State Route 303 (SR303) to 152nd Avenue.  The estimated cost of design services is $2,073,000.  He spoke about the land acquisition and construction and relayed that City funds will not be used for the activities beyond the Goodyear City Limits.

A discussion ensued related to the road design and the land acquisition of Camelback Road.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to APPROVE an expenditure in the amount of $2,073,000 for design services for the Camelback Road Capital Improvement Program project 42038. 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

 
18.
APPROVE POLICY 1 EMPLOYEE POLICY ADMINISTRATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, POLICY 200 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION, POLICY 300 EMPLOYMENT, POLICY 600 ATTENDANCE LEAVE POLICY, POLICY 700 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CONDUCT, AND POLICY 1000 EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH
Items 18 and 19 were presented concurrently.

Human Resources Director Lyman Locket presented as an amendment to the City of Goodyear Policy and Administrative Guidelines Manual policy revisions to the following:  Policy 1 Employee Policy Administration and Acknowledgement, Policy 200 Employee Compensation, Policy 300 Employment, Policy 600 Attendance Leave Policy, Policy 700 Professional and Personal Conduct and Policy 1000 Employee Safety and Health. 

A discussion ensued related to the change in Policy 1000 separating marijuana from controlled substances from a testing perspective.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2244 AMENDING “POLICY 1 EMPLOYEE POLICY ADMINISTRATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,” “POLICY 200 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION,” “POLICY 300 EMPLOYMENT,” “POLICY 600 ATTENDANCE LEAVE POLICY,” “POLICY 700 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CONDUCT,” AND “POLICY 1000 EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH” AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE “CITY OF GOODYEAR POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES MANUAL”. 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.
AMEND CITY CODE SECTION 3-3-1, MERIT SYSTEM - CREATION AND SCOPE AND APPROVE POLICY 800 MERIT, MEDIATION, DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL PROCESS.
This item was presented concurrenlty with Item 18.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Wally Campbell to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1543 AMENDING GOODYEAR CITY CODE SECTION 3-3-1 (MERIT SYSTEM, CREATION AND SCOPE) PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to APPROVE "Policy 800 Merit, Mediation, Discipline and Appeal Process" as an amendment to the "City of Goodyear Policy and Administrative Guidelines Manual." 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.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR LAKIN PARK
Deputy Director of Development Engineering Steve Scinto presented a request to approve a minor development agreement for the Lakin Park project.  Mr. Scinto explained that the Lakin Park team was seeking temporary occupancy (TCO) of the first of their buildings for their tenant.  There is currently a construction challenge with a portion of the sewer at the Union Pacific Railroad and MC 85 crossing. Mr. Scinto relayed that due to the length of time and complexity of the final utility solution, the agreement provides the developer flexibility for an interim solution and allows issuance of the TCO while protecting the City’s interest.

A discussion ensued related to the temporary solution for the sewer and the minimum requirements for maintenance.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Patrick Bray, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2248 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR LAKIN PARK; 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. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE:
Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Patrick Bray
NAY:
Councilmember Wally Campbell

Passed

 
21.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROLOGIS COMMERCE PARK
Deputy Director of Development Engineering Steve Scinto presented a request to approve a development agreement for Prologis Commerce Park.  Mr. Scinto explained the terms of the agreement that included installation of enhanced landscaping, traffic signals, future Arizona Public Service easement, and the potential purchase of the property at Yuma Rd and Bullard Avenue.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2247 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROLOGIS COMMERCE PARK; 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 and AUTHORIZING NECESSARY BUDGET AMENDMENTS. 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.
SUPPORT FOR INCLUSION OF PROLOGIS 303 BUSINESS PARK AS A MAGNET SITE WITHIN THE GREATER MARICOPA COUNTY FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 
Economic Development Director Lori Gary presented a proposal in support of an application for a magnet foreign trade zone site at the Prologis 303 Business Park within the Greater Maricopa County Foreign Trade Zone (GMFTZ).  Ms. Gary explained that the Prologis Business Park is a vacant 113-acre site located at the northwest corner of north Cotton Lane and west Minnezona Avenue.  

Ms. Gary stated that the support of applications seeking foreign trade zone status within the city is a development tool that the city uses to support the attraction of new industrial operations that might otherwise not locate within the city.  She reviewed the items that accompany the support of the application that include requiring Prologis to file an application with the Foreign Trade Zone board within two years of the adoption the resolution.

Ms. Gary relayed that the inclusion of the Prologis 303 Business Park as a magnet FTZ site will help Goodyear be more competitive on high value projects.

Council asked why it was called Greater Maricopa County Foreign Trade Zone and not Goodyear Foreign Trade Zone.  Ms. Gary responded that the Greater Maricopa County Foreign Trade Zone is much larger than the city limits.  She explained that over 10 years ago, the city went in with other jurisdictions to form a large organization that included a large geographical area within many city limits.

 
 

MOTION BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2249 CONDITIONALLY SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR INCLUSION OF PROLOGIS 303 BUSINESS PARK AS A MAGNET SITE WITHIN FTZ NO. 277 WESTERN MARICOPA; PROVIDING CONDITIONS FOR THE CITY’S SUPPORT OF THE PROLOGIS 303 BUSINESS PARK FOREIGN TRADE ZONE APPLICATION AND AN EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE CITY’S SUPPORT; AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO TAKE ACTIONS AND EXECUTE DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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

 
23.
CREATE CIP PROJECT 60085 FOR A FACILITIES MASTER PLAN, CANCEL MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS CENTER PROJECT 60078 AND AUTHORIZE RELATED BUDGET TRANSFERS
Public Works Director Javier Setovich presented a request to approve a CIP project, cancel the municipal operations center project and authorize the related budget transfers.  Mr. Setovich spoke about the new options available with the opening of the new city hall.  Mr. Setovich reviewed the history of the Facilities Master Plan that was adopted by Council in 2016.  He provided details of the updates and changes to the Litchfield Corridor Facilities, the Goodyear Municipal Complex and the Municipal Operations Center.  He also spoke future needs and opportunities available on the city’s vacant land.

Mr. Setovich went on to review the project milestones if the project was approved which includes hiring a consultant and then presenting the recommendations to Council.

Council inquired about the cancellation of one project and what happens with the $10 million.  Mr. Setovich replied that the funds for the project would be returned to the fund balance and the $400,000 would be transferred from the fund balance for the project.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to APPROVE the creation of CIP project 60085 for a Facilities Master Plan (FMP), cancel Municipal Operations Center (MOC) Project 60078, and authorize related budget transfers. 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 thanked the Fire Chief and Fire Station 185 for their extraordinary work on containing a home fire in Pebblecreek.

City Manager Julie Karins clarified that the State of Arizona contributed $8 million to the Camelback Road design project as it is an investment to the regional planning.
 
FUTURE MEETINGS
June 6, 2022 Work Session 5:00 p.m.
June 6, 2022 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.





 
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:47 p.m.


 
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Darcie McCracken, City Clerk
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Joe Pizzillo, Mayor

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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 23, 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