City Council Regular Meeting Municipal Court and Council Chambers 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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- 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
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
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the May 2, 2022 Special and Regular Meetings. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Recommendation
Approve the Map of Dedication for
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat of Las Ventanas Parcel 1, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat for Las Ventanas Parcel 2, subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
| PUBLIC HEARINGS |
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
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
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
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 reconvened the Regular Meeting at 7:59 p.m.
| BUSINESS |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |
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 |
| __________________________ 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 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
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