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 Bill Stipp; Councilmember Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Vicki Gillis
- Absent:
- Councilmember Wally Campbell
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Wynette Reed; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
MOTION BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to EXCUSE Councilmember Campbell. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER LAURITANO
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Mary Doblander, a Goodyear resident, spoke about traffic congestion, road construction, crime in the area and her increased water bill. Mayor Pizzillo asked Deputy City Manager Fair to speak with the resident.
Tom Parker, a Goodyear resident, spoke about traffic congestion and safety concerns and planning for future water use in the city. He asked for a voice in the planning of the city. Mayor Pizzillo asked Transportation Planning Manager Chris Bridges and Water Services Director Barbara Chappell to speak with the resident.
Tom Parker, a Goodyear resident, spoke about traffic congestion and safety concerns and planning for future water use in the city. He asked for a voice in the planning of the city. Mayor Pizzillo asked Transportation Planning Manager Chris Bridges and Water Services Director Barbara Chappell to speak with the resident.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton to APPROVE Consent Agenda items 1 through 6. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes from the April 24, 2023 Regular Meeting. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Approve the draft minutes from the April 24, 2023 Regular Meeting. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
2.
FY2023-2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2303 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 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) AND TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY HUD. (Christina Panaitescu, Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2303 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 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) AND TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY HUD. (Christina Panaitescu, Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor)
3.
COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MASTER PLAN – PHASE II: NEIGHBORHOODS
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2304 ADOPTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MASTER PLAN PHASE II: NEIGHBORHOODS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Christina Panaitescu, Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2304 ADOPTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MASTER PLAN PHASE II: NEIGHBORHOODS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Christina Panaitescu, Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor)
4.
APPROVAL OF PARTIAL TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF EASEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Partial Termination and Release of Easement, terminating and releasing a portion of an existing drainage easement no longer needed and authorize its execution and recordation with the Maricopa County Recorder. (Kevin Spicer, Real Estate Services Specialist)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Partial Termination and Release of Easement, terminating and releasing a portion of an existing drainage easement no longer needed and authorize its execution and recordation with the Maricopa County Recorder. (Kevin Spicer, Real Estate Services Specialist)
5.
RESOLUTION 2023-2311 AMENDING “POLICY 100,” “POLICY 200,” “POLICY 400,” and “POLICY 500” AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE “CITY OF GOODYEAR POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES MANUAL”
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2311 AMENDING “POLICY 100 POSITION CLASSIFICATION,” “POLICY 200 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION,” “POLICY 400 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL,” AND “POLICY 500 STAFF ORIENTATION, TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT” AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE “CITY OF GOODYEAR POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES MANUAL.” (Vicki Lackey, Human Resources Deputy Director)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2311 AMENDING “POLICY 100 POSITION CLASSIFICATION,” “POLICY 200 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION,” “POLICY 400 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL,” AND “POLICY 500 STAFF ORIENTATION, TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT” AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE “CITY OF GOODYEAR POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES MANUAL.” (Vicki Lackey, Human Resources Deputy Director)
6.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURE OF DESIGN FUNDS FOR APPROVED FY2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) PROJECT #42058- MCDOWELL MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS- LITCHFIELD TO DYSART
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the expenditure of funds for the McDowell Roadway Widening project in an amount not to exceed $1,724,500. (Hugh Bigalk, City Traffic Engineer; Troy Scott, Senior Project Manager Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the expenditure of funds for the McDowell Roadway Widening project in an amount not to exceed $1,724,500. (Hugh Bigalk, City Traffic Engineer; Troy Scott, Senior Project Manager Engineering)
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7.
APPROVE LETTER OF INTENT FOR PURCHASE OF THE NORTH PARKING GARAGE AT GSQ AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED PARKING RIGHTS AGREEMENT AND RELATED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
City Attorney Roric Massey outlined the deal points and highlighted that this would save the City money as it would be less to purchase the existing structure than the current price of construction. He spoke about the documents that would need to be completed as part of the purchase and emphasized that time was of the essence.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Vicki Gillis to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2308 APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF INTENT TO PURCHASE THE NORTH PARKING GARAGE AND PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED PARKING RIGHTS AGREEMENT AND THE RELATED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND AUTHORIZING REQUIRED BUDGET AMENDMENTS. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
8.
CITIZEN BOND EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Chairman of the 2023 Citizens Bond Committee John Cox outlined the information that would be discussed. Deputy Finance Director Jared Askelson reviewed the work of the committee including the parameters that they were given including the focus, separate questions, a reasonable total amount and to keep the Tax Rate guideline the same. He spoke about the information the committee had reviewed, which included master plans, capital improvement plans, staff presentations and public opinion surveys.
Mr. Askelson spoke about the recommendations and what would be included and what citizen surveys supported, and what they did not support. He identified the dollar amount as $192M that would be requested. He then reviewed the upcoming schedule which includes a work session on May 15, a call of election on May 22 and the actual election to take place on November 7, 2023.
Council thanked the 2023 Citizens Bond Committee members for all their work on this project.
Mr. Askelson spoke about the recommendations and what would be included and what citizen surveys supported, and what they did not support. He identified the dollar amount as $192M that would be requested. He then reviewed the upcoming schedule which includes a work session on May 15, a call of election on May 22 and the actual election to take place on November 7, 2023.
Council thanked the 2023 Citizens Bond Committee members for all their work on this project.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Neither the Mayor and Council nor the City Manager had any information items to report.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| May 15, 2023 | Council Meeting | 5:00 p.m. |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION |
9.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3): Consultation with city’s attorney to receive legal advice regarding the exercise of the power of eminent domain related to the capital improvement project expanding the south-half of Yuma Road between Canyon Trails Blvd. and Sarival Avenue and the capital improvement project to replace water delivery lines, install new service lines and replace meters in Historic Goodyear.
10.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1): Discussion with the City Attorney regarding his annual performance evaluation.
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 Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed - Unanimously
Council entered into Executive Session at 5:36 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Executive Session at 6:31 p.m.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:32 p.m.
CONTINUATION OF BUSINESS
11.
Council may consider for possible action adjustments to the City Attorney's compensation and contract.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Vicki Gillis to AMEND City Attorney Roric Massey's employment contract as follows:
- increase base pay by 7.5%;
- grant a 2.5% one-time bonus;
- include all other benefits that employees of similar level have, including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance; and
- change the contract end date to be open-ended.
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:33 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 8, 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 May 8, 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