City Council Work Session City Hall - Canyon Trails Conference Rooms 1 & 2 1900 N. Civic Square Goodyear, AZ 85395 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pizzillo called the Work Session 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; Deputy City Attorney Sarah Chilton; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
| AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
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ECONOMIC OVERVIEW PRESENTATION
| Economic Development Director Wendy Bridges introduced Mark Stapp, a Fred E. Taylor Professor in Real Estate at Arizona State University. She added that Council had requested a presentation on the real estate market. Mr. Stapp spoke about the median single-family home price increasing due to the low supply of homes, which led to the retail market slowing down until the housing could increase. Mr. Stapp commented that demand has outpaced construction in the past two years, leading to low vacancy rates. He said there has been a shift in 2023, with more development anticipated in the West Valley. He stated slower construction will help stabilize the market and continue attracting users from areas outside the state. Mr. Stapp spoke about the market's concerns, such as continued COVID-19 impacts, employment growth, housing supply, rising home prices, valuations, and credit concerns affecting multifamily units. He added there is still a demand for centrally located quality office space due to employment growth. He said that softening pricing and credits will slow new growth and affordability as supply increases. He continued that homelessness is an issue, so policies must be established to address homelessness, as well as, water supply and growth patterns. Council discussed the progress Goodyear has made regarding developing a more extensive inventory and diversity of housing and questioned how to examine, from a legislative perspective, state regulations that negatively impact local government. Mr. Stapp discussed the need for a regional housing plan and ongoing conversations regarding affordable housing for the growing population. Council continued the discussion regarding the need to plan for quality retail development and housing for the eventuality when the city is fully built out. Council recessed at 5:54 p.m. Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Work Session at 6:06 p.m. |
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PHOENIX-GOODYEAR AIRPORT UPDATE
| Deputy City Manager Justin Fair briefly introduced the item and presented Bradley Hagen, Airport Manager of Phoenix-Goodyear Airport, and Jordan Feld, Deputy Director of Planning and Environmental. Mr. Hagen gave an update on the airport, including adopting the Airport Master Plan Update, and reviewed the various special events and activities at the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport. He continued, stating that nine businesses and approximately 700 employees including four flight schools use the airport, with United Aviate Academy being the largest academy and listed the programs they provide. Mr. Hagen spoke about the discussions that have taken place with United Aviate Academy and their willingness to address noise complaints, which resulted in a "Thank You" email from one of the complainants. Mr. Feld reviewed the United States Department of Transportation Noise Abatement Policy (1976), showing that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for managing airspace, air traffic, and aircraft ground movements with airports maintaining the airfield, explaining they cannot restrict airport access. He added that zoning authorities, which are the cities, are responsible for promoting compatible land use and requiring disclosures. Mr. Feld continued by commending the city of Goodyear for requiring the disclosure of the flight pattern as part of the planned area development process. He provided information regarding the existing noise abatement policies and processes at the airport and spoke about the complaints received from three households in Palm Valley. He said the residents provided the airport with noise and safety concerns, requested the aircraft traffic pattern be kept at or south of I-10, thought there were too many aircraft flying over their home, indicated aircraft were flying too low, and provided several measures they would like to see implemented. Mr. Feld said the concerns were shared with the flight schools and he spoke about the adjustments being voluntarily taken by the flight schools to address the concerns. Mr. Hagen commented that this was an ongoing discussion with the homeowners, and the airport would continue to keep the stakeholders involved and informed. Council spoke about their appreciation for the presentation and outreach to the complainants. Council also expressed concern for the number of complaints and the ability of anyone else to enter a complaint. Council thanked the airport representatives for the Sky Kids event, where kids can take a flight. Council inquired about limiting hours in the evenings or on the weekends. Mr. Feld responded that due to changes in the FAA rules, limiting hours is not possible. Council asked if United Aviate Academy was aware of the meeting tonight. Mr. Hagen responded that they were aware and shared an invitation to Council to visit their location. |
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REVIEW RESULTS OF MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM AND DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR FUTURE SERVICE
| Project Management Coordinator Christine McMurdy shared that the WeRide program won in Innovation at the Best of the West Awards. Ms. McMurdy added that a milestone of 13,000+ passengers would occur before the end of the work session. Ms. McMurdy reviewed the three surveys and the results, which included the top 20 origins and destinations for the WeRide program, which helped to confirm transportation needs in specific neighborhoods. She went through the analysis of the vulnerable populations. Ms. McMurdy spoke about the changes planned for moving into the short, year-two of the program, which will mirror the city fiscal year and include expanding hours and adding another vehicle. She said this would be the last year the federal funds could be used for the program. City Manager Wynette Reed reviewed the Strategic Plan project to evaluate transit options. She added that since that task was in the plan, there was no ask for the Council tonight. Council inquired about the costs of having the same service that Avondale enjoys. Ms. McMurdy responded that she would need to conduct research to provide that information. Council asked if the program could include Pebble Creek, Estrella Mountain Ranch, and employment centers. Ms. Reed said it would be included in the study. Council asked about other travel options and Ms. McMurdy reviewed the options available throughout Valley Metro. Council spoke about funding sources being a determining factor in transit options and discussed the cost per ride. Council congratulated Ms. McMurdy on the award for the program. |
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| October 30, 2023 | Council Meeting | 5:00 p.m |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Work Session at 7:24 p.m.
| __________________________ Darcie McCracken, City Clerk |
__________________________ Joe Pizzillo, Mayor |
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