City Council Regular Meeting City Hall - 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 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo; Vice Mayor Laura Kaino; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Bill Stipp; Councilmember Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Vicki Gillis
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Wynette Reed; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY MAYOR PIZZILLO
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Goodyear resident and business owner Michael Desi expressed concern about safety in the Rancho Mirage Subdivision and questioned the current staffing levels within the police department.
Mayor Pizzillo informed Mr. Desi of a study underway regarding police officer staffing levels and instructed him to provide his information to Police Chief Rodriguez.
Pro-life Personhood traveling speaker Steven Sidlovsky provided information on the recent Arizona March for Life at the Capitol and requested the Council to consider a Personhood resolution declaring Goodyear a personhood sanctuary.
Goodyear resident Dennis Hudson thanked City Manager Wynette Reed for her follow-up on his previous request to discuss representation and development restrictions in the Mobile area. He requested the City work to preserve the history of Mobile.
Council requested staff include a zoning designation specific to rural areas.
Goodyear resident Anthony DeJesus requested the City reevaluate the Citrus and Indian School Road 4-way stop. City Manager Reed directed Mr. DeJesus to meet with Engineering Director Stephen Scinto for a follow-up.
Mayor Pizzillo informed Mr. Desi of a study underway regarding police officer staffing levels and instructed him to provide his information to Police Chief Rodriguez.
Pro-life Personhood traveling speaker Steven Sidlovsky provided information on the recent Arizona March for Life at the Capitol and requested the Council to consider a Personhood resolution declaring Goodyear a personhood sanctuary.
Goodyear resident Dennis Hudson thanked City Manager Wynette Reed for her follow-up on his previous request to discuss representation and development restrictions in the Mobile area. He requested the City work to preserve the history of Mobile.
Council requested staff include a zoning designation specific to rural areas.
Goodyear resident Anthony DeJesus requested the City reevaluate the Citrus and Indian School Road 4-way stop. City Manager Reed directed Mr. DeJesus to meet with Engineering Director Stephen Scinto for a follow-up.
| CONSENT |
Council proposed questions on consent item seven regarding the inspection and cleanup of Bullard Wash and item eight regarding the Sarival landscape median installation. Public Works Director Barbara Chappell confirmed that consent item eight is for additional cleanup and City Traffic Engineer Hugh Bigalk provided the location of the median in Curtis Commons.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton to APPROVE consent agenda items 1 through 8. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the draft minutes from a Regular Meeting held on March 20, 2023. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the draft minutes from a Regular Meeting held on March 20, 2023. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
2.
CIP PROJECT #60110 RAINBOW VALLEY WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS, EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize expenditure of funds up to $755,000 for CIP Project #60110 for construction of operational improvements at the Rainbow Valley Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). (Barbara Chappell, Water Services Director; Lisa Melton, Senior Project Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize expenditure of funds up to $755,000 for CIP Project #60110 for construction of operational improvements at the Rainbow Valley Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). (Barbara Chappell, Water Services Director; Lisa Melton, Senior Project Manager)
3.
LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2305
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2305 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY 2024-2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT GRANT FUNDS TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATION, 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) . (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
RECOMMENDATION
4.
FINAL PLAT OF CAMELBACK 303
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Final Plat ofCamelback 303 , subdividing approximately 32.4 acres into 1 lot and 0 tracts at the intersection of N. Cotton Lane and W. Camelback Road . (Stephen Scinto, Director of Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Final Plat of
5.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN BUCKEYE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF GOODYEAR FOR BACKUP AMBULANCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Buckeye Valley Fire District and the City of Goodyear providing backup ambulance transport services to Goodyear residents. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Buckeye Valley Fire District and the City of Goodyear providing backup ambulance transport services to Goodyear residents. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
6.
FINAL PLAT OF PROLOGIS 303 GOODYEAR
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Final Plat forPrologis 303 Goodyear subdividing approximately 114.1 acres into two (2) lots (the “Property”). (Marty Crossland, Interim Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Final Plat for
7.
APPROVE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES UP TO $485,300 FOR THE CLEANUP OF BULLARD WASH BETWEEN INTERSTATE 10 AND GILA RIVER (PROJECT #60080)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve additional expenditure of funds up to $485,300 for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #60080 to perform the maintenance of Bullard Wash to reestablish channel conditions. (Craig Lynch, Stormwater Superintendent; Todd Carpenter, Interim Deputy Public Works Director)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve additional expenditure of funds up to $485,300 for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #60080 to perform the maintenance of Bullard Wash to reestablish channel conditions. (Craig Lynch, Stormwater Superintendent; Todd Carpenter, Interim Deputy Public Works Director)
8.
APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR PROJECT #42011 SARIVAL LANDSCAPE MEDIAN INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION
Approve expenditure of funds up to $800,000 for the Sarival landscape median installation. (Hugh Bigalk, City Traffic Engineer)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve expenditure of funds up to $800,000 for the Sarival landscape median installation. (Hugh Bigalk, City Traffic Engineer)
| BUSINESS |
9.
FY 2024 ANNUAL PUBLIC ART PLAN
Arts & Culture Administrator Guylene Ozlanski, with support from Arts & Culture Commission Chairperson Fran Fee and Public Art Committee Chairperson Jennifer Barnes, provided highlights from the Fiscal Year (FY)2023 Annual Public Art Plan, the effects public art can have on a community, the goals for public art, and introduced the FY2024 Annual Public Art Plan.
Ms. Ozlanski provided the recommended list of the FY2024 Art Projects. The projects were:
Council acknowledged and thanked the city staff and committee for their innovation and enhancement of the Goodyear brand and community and suggested the committee consider extending the art to Mobile to encompass their history and the heart of their community.
Ms. Ozlanski provided the recommended list of the FY2024 Art Projects. The projects were:
- Estrella Parkway Bridge
- Fire Station 182 Mosaic Mural
- Pop-Ups in the Park
- Traffic Cabinet Paintings
Council acknowledged and thanked the city staff and committee for their innovation and enhancement of the Goodyear brand and community and suggested the committee consider extending the art to Mobile to encompass their history and the heart of their community.
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to APPROVE the FY2024 Annual Public Art Plan as recommended by the Arts & Culture Commission. Motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
10.
APPROVE A GRANT PASS-THRU AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PHOENIX AND THE CITY OF GOODYEAR FOR A MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM
Project Management Coordinator Christine McMurdy updated the Council regarding the WeRIDE Program and provided information regarding a request for the Council to authorize the City Manager to approve a grant pass-thru agreement between the City of Phoenix and Goodyear for a Microtransit Pilot Program.
Ms. McMurdy noted the successes of marketing and communications and the plans to work with business owners to help continue advertising WeRIDE and how it supports their business. She added the partnership with the City of Surprise, which is also beginning to use the WeRIDE program.
Council praised the program and suggested potential locations and additions to stops offered.
Ms. McMurdy noted the successes of marketing and communications and the plans to work with business owners to help continue advertising WeRIDE and how it supports their business. She added the partnership with the City of Surprise, which is also beginning to use the WeRIDE program.
Council praised the program and suggested potential locations and additions to stops offered.
MOTION BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to approve a Grant Pass-Thru Agreement between the City of Phoenix and the City of Goodyear for a Microtransit Pilot Program. Motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
11.
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15 OF THE GOODYEAR CODE OF ORDINANCES (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS)
Planning Manager Steve Careccia provided information regarding the history of the Goodyear Code of Ordinances, specific to subdivision regulations, prior amendments, and the current proposed amendment. The proposed amendment allows pre-plat administrative approval with the Development Services Director, saving significant applicants, staff, and Council time.
Council provided positive feedback for changes that helped streamline the process and encouraged staff to continue to work towards a streamlined process.
Council provided positive feedback for changes that helped streamline the process and encouraged staff to continue to work towards a streamlined process.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2296 DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED “EXHIBIT A - AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE GOODYEAR CODE OF ORDINANCES. Motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1572 AMENDING SECTION 15-2-3 (STAGE II – PRELIMINARY PLAT) OF THE GOODYEAR CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
12.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR FULTON HOMES AT BALLPARK VILLAGE
Director of Engineering Stephen Scinto provided a history of the ongoing development of Fulton Homes at Ballpark Village. He noted the terms included within Resolution 2023-2303, the most recent Development Reimbursement Agreement.
Chris Webb with Rose Law Group, on behalf of Fulton Homes, provided information regarding the timeline for development, which should begin by the end of the year.
Chris Webb with Rose Law Group, on behalf of Fulton Homes, provided information regarding the timeline for development, which should begin by the end of the year.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2302 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR FULTON HOMES AT BALLPARK VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR FUTURE ACTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
13.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH CITY OF GLENDALE FOR WEST VALLEY VETERAN'S COURT
City Prosecutor Justin Atkinson introduced the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Glendale for participation in the West Valley Veteran's Court. Approval of the agreement allows the City to refer veterans' cases to the established veteran's court within the City of Glendale.
MOTION BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton to APPROVE the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Glendale and City of Goodyear, to allow for case referral of veteran defendants in the Goodyear Municipal Court into the Glendale Municipal Court, and for the qualified judicial officers of Judge of the Glendale Municipal Court to have authority to adjudicate cases referred to the West Valley Veterans Court.
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Council noted appreciation for streetlights and sign installation, the well-planned community events, and requested to be notified if there is communication regarding slow services within any department of the City.
Councilmember Stipp requested a work session for a discussion of the housing market and was supported by the Mayor to hold the session prior to the Council break.
City Manager Reed reported the success of the Hops n Hops event, with an estimated 8,000 guests, photo booths, crafts, inflatables, and 80,000 eggs.
Councilmember Stipp requested a work session for a discussion of the housing market and was supported by the Mayor to hold the session prior to the Council break.
City Manager Reed reported the success of the Hops n Hops event, with an estimated 8,000 guests, photo booths, crafts, inflatables, and 80,000 eggs.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| April 17, 2023 | Council Meeting | 5:00 p.m. |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION |
A VOTE MAY BE HELD TO CALL AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
14.
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A) (3) (4): Discussion and consultation with the City Attorney for legal advice to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the City’s position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations related to a development agreement with Globe Corp. related to a parking agreement/structure for the GSQ project.
15.
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A) (3) (4): Discussion and consultation with the City Attorney for legal advice to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the City’s position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations related to ambulance service agreements with Maricopa Ambulance.
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to CONVENE an Executive Session. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
Council moved into Executive Session at 6:56 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Executive Session at 7:35 p.m.
RECONVENING OF REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 7:35 p.m.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:35 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 April 10, 2023. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2023. 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 April 10, 2023. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2023. SEAL:
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Darcie McCracken, City Clerk