City Council Regular Meeting Municipal Court and Council Chambers 1900 N. Civic Square Goodyear, AZ 85395 |
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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; 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
| APPOINTMENTS |
1.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
City Clerk Darcie McCracken administered the oath of office to the board and commission members in attendance appointed to the Judicial Advisory Committee, General Plan Committee and the Youth Commission.
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to APPROVE the appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees. 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
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Allison Bones, Goodyear resident, addressed the Council regarding Rare Disease Awareness Month in August and the non-profit organization Team for Travis.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Patrick Bray to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 2 through 15. 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 Special and Regular Meetings held on June 27, 2022. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Special and Regular Meetings held on June 27, 2022. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
3.
AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE BY-LAWS
Recommendation
Amend the 2022 General Plan Committee By-Laws and update the terms of the members appointed to the General Plan Committee to end upon referral of the General Plan to the voters. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Amend the 2022 General Plan Committee By-Laws and update the terms of the members appointed to the General Plan Committee to end upon referral of the General Plan to the voters. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
4.
PERMANENT EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR THE CANTINA AT PRESIDIO
Recommendation
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of a permanent extension of premises/patio permit request for liquor license #012070012124, submitted by Deborah Huyer, licensee for Cantina at Presidio, located at 18209 W. Calistoga Dr., Goodyear, Arizona, 85338. (Generally located north of the northeast corner of Calistoga Drive and West Galveston Street in Estrella). (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of a permanent extension of premises/patio permit request for liquor license #012070012124, submitted by Deborah Huyer, licensee for Cantina at Presidio, located at 18209 W. Calistoga Dr., Goodyear, Arizona, 85338. (Generally located north of the northeast corner of Calistoga Drive and West Galveston Street in Estrella). (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
5.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE
Recommendation
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No. 197154, a request by April Risa Hirschi, agent for BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse, for a New Series 12 liquor license. BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse is located at 14950 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, Arizona 85395, generally located on the Northeast corner of 150th Drive and McDowell Road. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No. 197154, a request by April Risa Hirschi, agent for BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse, for a New Series 12 liquor license. BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse is located at 14950 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, Arizona 85395, generally located on the Northeast corner of 150th Drive and McDowell Road. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
6.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR EL TATAKI SUSHI FUSION EXPRESS
Recommendation
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No. 198840, a request by Manuel De Jesus Herrera Jr., agent/applicant for El Tataki Sushi Fusion Express, for a new Series 12 liquor license. El Tataki Sushi Fusion Express is located at 790 N. Estrella Parkway #D & #E., Goodyear, AZ 85338 generally located on the southwest corner of Estrella Parkway and Roosevelt. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No. 198840, a request by Manuel De Jesus Herrera Jr., agent/applicant for El Tataki Sushi Fusion Express, for a new Series 12 liquor license. El Tataki Sushi Fusion Express is located at 790 N. Estrella Parkway #D & #E., Goodyear, AZ 85338 generally located on the southwest corner of Estrella Parkway and Roosevelt. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
7.
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS
Recommendation
Approve budget transfers. (Doug Sandstrom, Finance Director)
Recommendation
Approve budget transfers. (Doug Sandstrom, Finance Director)
8.
CREATE CIP PROJECT 60108 FOR FIRE STATION 183 DIESEL TANK REPLACEMENT AND AUTHORIZE RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Recommendation
Approve the creation of CIP project 60108 for Fire Station 183 Diesel Tank Replacement and authorize related budget amendments. (Javier Setovich, Public Works Director)
Recommendation
Approve the creation of CIP project 60108 for Fire Station 183 Diesel Tank Replacement and authorize related budget amendments. (Javier Setovich, Public Works Director)
9.
UPDATE TO THE CITY OF GOODYEAR TITLE VI IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2254 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR TITLE VI IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DATED FEBRUARY 2022. (Christine McMurdy, Project Management Coordinator)
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2254 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR TITLE VI IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DATED FEBRUARY 2022. (Christine McMurdy, Project Management Coordinator)
10.
APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR GOODYEAR POLICE DEPARTMENT STATE FARM STADIUM OFF DUTY SERVICES
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the city of Goodyear for Goodyear police officers to work off-duty at events occurring at State Farm Stadium. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the city of Goodyear for Goodyear police officers to work off-duty at events occurring at State Farm Stadium. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
11.
CREATE CIP PROJECT 60086 FOR THE MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS CENTER DRIVEWAY AND AUTHORIZE RELATED FY2023 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Recommendation
Approve the creation of CIP project 60086 to complete an access driveway to the surface water treatment facility and the west side of the Municipal Operations Center, and authorize related budget amendments. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
Recommendation
Approve the creation of CIP project 60086 to complete an access driveway to the surface water treatment facility and the west side of the Municipal Operations Center, and authorize related budget amendments. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
12.
ACCEPTANCE OF A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED RELATED TO THE SENDERO LIFT STATION SITE
Recommendation
Accept the Special Warranty Deed for the Sendero Lift Station from Estrella North LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
Recommendation
Accept the Special Warranty Deed for the Sendero Lift Station from Estrella North LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
13.
MAP OF DEDICATION FOR W. ARDMORE ROAD
Recommendation
Approve the Map of Dedication forW Ardmore Road , subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
Recommendation
Approve the Map of Dedication for
14.
MAP OF DEDICATION FOR SOUTH SENDERO DRIVE PHASE 3
Recommendation
Approve the Map of Dedication forSouth Sendero Drive - Phase 3 , subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
Recommendation
Approve the Map of Dedication for
15.
FINAL PLATS OF ESTRELLA PARCELS 11.E, 11.F1, 11.I1, AND 11.I2
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat for Estrella Parcel 11.E, the Final Plat for Estrella Parcel 11.F1, the Final Plat for Estrella Parcel 11.I1 and the Final Plat for 11.I2 (collectively the “Community 11 Final Plats”) subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat for Estrella Parcel 11.E, the Final Plat for Estrella Parcel 11.F1, the Final Plat for Estrella Parcel 11.I1 and the Final Plat for 11.I2 (collectively the “Community 11 Final Plats”) subject to stipulations. (Steve Scinto, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
| BUSINESS |
16.
APPROVE AMENDMENT 11 TO THE IGA BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND THE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR THE CONTINUED PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICES
Project Management Coordinator Christine McMurdy presented a request to approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Valley Metro for continued transit services for the City of Goodyear. Ms. McMurdy reviewed the ridership changes that occurred during the pandemic. She also discussed the service change in the Zoom route adding that it would no longer serve north Goodyear.
A discussion ensued related to Dial-a-Ride and the RideChoice program.
Ms. McMurdy went on to provide a Microtransit Pilot update and requested feedback on a common service name for the City of Goodyear and the City of Avondale with interchangeable branding between zones. A discussion ensued related to the flexibility of the service and branding. The Council was in favor of the flexibility between the zones in each city.
A discussion ensued related to Dial-a-Ride and the RideChoice program.
Ms. McMurdy went on to provide a Microtransit Pilot update and requested feedback on a common service name for the City of Goodyear and the City of Avondale with interchangeable branding between zones. A discussion ensued related to the flexibility of the service and branding. The Council was in favor of the flexibility between the zones in each city.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to approve Transit Services Amendment 11 between the City of Goodyear and the Regional Public Transit Authority for the continued provision of transit services in Goodyear and related FY2023 budget transfer. 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.
GOODYEAR COVID RESPONSE SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS DISCUSSION
Economic Development Project Manager Darah Mann presented a request to approve changes to the Small Business Relief Grant program and the Small Business Technical Assistance program. Ms. Mann reviewed the various marketing channels used to promote both programs.
Ms. Mann discussed the details of each grant program and noted that for the Goodyear Relief Grant Program, 10 applications were approved for a total of $200,000. She reviewed the proposed changes that would provide one more opportunity for Goodyear businesses to apply for the small business relief grant.
Ms. Mann went on to discuss the Goodyear Technical Assistance Program noting that of the 53 applications that were received four applications were approved for a total of $16,000.
Council inquired about the relief grant and asked if 7 weeks was enough time for applicants to apply. Ms. Mann relayed that she believed so as the application process had been streamlined and simplified.
Ms. Mann discussed the details of each grant program and noted that for the Goodyear Relief Grant Program, 10 applications were approved for a total of $200,000. She reviewed the proposed changes that would provide one more opportunity for Goodyear businesses to apply for the small business relief grant.
Ms. Mann went on to discuss the Goodyear Technical Assistance Program noting that of the 53 applications that were received four applications were approved for a total of $16,000.
Council inquired about the relief grant and asked if 7 weeks was enough time for applicants to apply. Ms. Mann relayed that she believed so as the application process had been streamlined and simplified.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to APPROVE changes as recommended for the Small Business Relief Grant program and the Small Business Technical Assistance program and approve necessary budget transfers related to the Goodyear COVID Response funds. 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 requested a simplified chart depicting the different transit services available in Goodyear.
City Manager Julie Karins provided details about the move to the new City Hall and relayed that services would be available at the new location on July 18, 2022.
City Manager Julie Karins provided details about the move to the new City Hall and relayed that services would be available at the new location on July 18, 2022.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| July 18, 2022 | Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:06 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 July 11, 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 July 11, 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