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 6:13 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
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS
In commemoration of the tragedy on September 11, 2001, the Goodyear Fire Department Color Guard gave a Presentation of Colors, and Sunkissed, a trio associated with the Solid Rock Teen Center, performed the National Anthem.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER GILLIS
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
APPRECIATION OF OFFICER MARCUS PATTERSON FOR HIS WORK AS THE GOODYEAR POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez recognized Officer Marcus Patterson for seven years of service as president of the Goodyear Police Officer Association.
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Jennifer Barber, a Goodyear resident, requested the removal of consent agenda item number six, Development Agreement for King Ranch, and item number seven, Lease agreement for Solid Rock Teen Center Goodyear LLC, to allow for additional public discussion.
The comments were specific to items on the agenda; Council's response is included under consent in the minutes.
The comments were specific to items on the agenda; Council's response is included under consent in the minutes.
| CONSENT |
Council and the City Attorney provided additional details to consent agenda item number six, the Development Agreement for King Ranch, stating that the agreement is for reimbursement for a portion of the Cotton Lane Bridge, and any future development agreements will come before the community and Council for discussion.
Jeff Moore, Executive Director of Solid Rock Teen Center, offered details for consent agenda item number seven, stating the corporation was founded by Alice Cooper and his wife for teen outreach, providing after-school and summer programs focused on the arts.
Council thanked Solid Rock for choosing Goodyear and complemented the corporation for the programs offered.
Jeff Moore, Executive Director of Solid Rock Teen Center, offered details for consent agenda item number seven, stating the corporation was founded by Alice Cooper and his wife for teen outreach, providing after-school and summer programs focused on the arts.
Council thanked Solid Rock for choosing Goodyear and complemented the corporation for the programs offered.
MOTION BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to APPROVE Consent Agenda items 2 through 7. 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
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes from a Regular Meeting held on August 28, 2023. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Approve the draft minutes from a Regular Meeting held on August 28, 2023. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
3.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH CITY OF AVONDALE HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with City of Avondale's West Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. (Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez)
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with City of Avondale's West Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. (Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez)
4.
FINAL PLAT OF ABEL RANCH - PHASE 2
RECOMMENDATION
Conditionally approve the Final Plat ofAbel Ranch - Phase 2 , subdividing approximately 69 acres into 175 lots and 14 tracts, subject to stipulations. (Marty Crossland, Deputy Director of Engineering Development)
RECOMMENDATION
Conditionally approve the Final Plat of
5.
APPROVAL OF TWO PARTIAL TERMINATIONS AND RELEASES OF EXISTING EASEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the form of the Partial Termination and Release of Drainage Easements and authorize the City Manager to execute the release and the City Clerk to record the release upon the City’s receipt of a new drainage easement for the replacement drainage facilities that are to be installed, APN: 501-02-370.
2. Approve the form of the Partial Termination and Release of Vehicle Non-Access Easement and authorize the City Manager to execute the release and the City Clerk to record the release upon the City’s receipt of a new vehicular non-access easement, APN: 501-02-467. (Kevin Spicer, Real Estate Services Specialist)
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the form of the Partial Termination and Release of Drainage Easements and authorize the City Manager to execute the release and the City Clerk to record the release upon the City’s receipt of a new drainage easement for the replacement drainage facilities that are to be installed, APN: 501-02-370.
2. Approve the form of the Partial Termination and Release of Vehicle Non-Access Easement and authorize the City Manager to execute the release and the City Clerk to record the release upon the City’s receipt of a new vehicular non-access easement, APN: 501-02-467. (Kevin Spicer, Real Estate Services Specialist)
6.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR KING RANCH
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2346APPROVING THE FORM OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR KING RANCH, CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION, PROVIDING DIRECTION AND AUTHORIZATION, PROVIDING FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS PROVIDED IN THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2346
7.
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID ROCK TEEN CENTER GOODYEAR LLC
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2352APPROVING THE FORM OF A LEASE FOR THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY; CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION, PROVIDING DIRECTION AND AUTHORIZATION, PROVIDING FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS PROVIDED IN THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2352
| PUBLIC HEARINGS |
8.
LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mayor Pizzillo opened the public hearing at 6:49 p.m.
Deputy Finance Director Jared Askelson introduced the Land Use Assumptions (LUA) and Infrastructure Improvement Plan (IIP), two of four components related to updating development impact fees. He briefly described the state regulations, including the statutory requirement to update the two reports every two to five years, and explained how data from surrounding city single-family residential permit fees and Goodyear growth forecasts for the next ten years are used to update the two reports.
Mr. Askelson continued, providing details on how permit fees are calculated, the percentage increase anticipated with the development impact fee update, and the public involvement process.
Mayor Pizzillo closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Council thanked staff for the presentation, stakeholder meetings, and the public-private involvement throughout the process, and requested to see the comparison costs from the neighboring communities.
Deputy Finance Director Jared Askelson introduced the Land Use Assumptions (LUA) and Infrastructure Improvement Plan (IIP), two of four components related to updating development impact fees. He briefly described the state regulations, including the statutory requirement to update the two reports every two to five years, and explained how data from surrounding city single-family residential permit fees and Goodyear growth forecasts for the next ten years are used to update the two reports.
Mr. Askelson continued, providing details on how permit fees are calculated, the percentage increase anticipated with the development impact fee update, and the public involvement process.
Mayor Pizzillo closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Council thanked staff for the presentation, stakeholder meetings, and the public-private involvement throughout the process, and requested to see the comparison costs from the neighboring communities.
| BUSINESS |
9.
GENERAL PLAN 2035 UPDATE
Planning Manager Steve Careccia introduced General Plan Consultant Matt Klyszeiko with Michael Baker International to present the General Plan 2035 progress update.
Mr. Klyszeiko provided information on the project's progress; the General Plan 60-day review draft, and responses from the community, bringing the update to the last phase before placing the plan on a ballot for an upcoming election. He continued his presentation by spotlighting important areas identified during the community meetings and the alignment with other recommended plan updates such as the Transportation Master Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Council commended the outreach to the communities and stated they believe the plan is a good representation of Goodyear.
Mr. Klyszeiko provided information on the project's progress; the General Plan 60-day review draft, and responses from the community, bringing the update to the last phase before placing the plan on a ballot for an upcoming election. He continued his presentation by spotlighting important areas identified during the community meetings and the alignment with other recommended plan updates such as the Transportation Master Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Council commended the outreach to the communities and stated they believe the plan is a good representation of Goodyear.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino to AUTHORIZE staff to continue finalizing the draft General Plan 2035. 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.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WEST VALLEY HEART WALK
American Heart Association Senior Development Director Krista Calcagno provided a brief history of the American Heart Association, the outreach provided to educate people on heart health, and the proposed plan for the Inaugural West Valley American Heart Association /Heart Walk, scheduled for Goodyear Civic Square December 2, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
Arts and Culture Administrator Guylene Ozlanski summarized the in-kind support request of $10,900, which included staffing, water, and equipment.
Council expressed support for the event.
Arts and Culture Administrator Guylene Ozlanski summarized the in-kind support request of $10,900, which included staffing, water, and equipment.
Council expressed support for the event.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to Approve in-kind Fire and Police public safety services, Parks and Recreation staffing, and watering of dirt lots for the American Heart Association West Valley Heart Walk on December 2, 2023. 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
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
There were no information items.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| September 18, 2023 | Council Meeting | 5:00 p.m. |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION |
A VOTE MAY BE HELD TO CALL AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
11.
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A) (3) (4): Discussion and consultation with the City Attorney for legal advice and 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 Brannon Hampton 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 8:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Executive Session at 8:15 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 8:15 p.m.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:15 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 September 11, 2023. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2023. SEAL:
_____________________________
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 September 11, 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