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Minutes for City Council Regular Meeting


City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers
1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Monday, November 13, 2023 Immediately Following the
Work Session
Meeting Minutes
 
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pizzillo called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:23 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 COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON
 
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Patricia Miller and James Gordon, Goodyear residents, spoke about the noise and increased plane activity over their homes.
 
CONSENT
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 1 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

 
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes from the October 30, 2023 Regular Meeting. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk) 
 
2.
NATIONWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY DEFERRAL PLAN
 
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2360 ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY DEFERRAL PLAN; DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED AGENT; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION, DIRECTION, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Lyman Locket, Human Resources Director) 
 
3.
APPROVE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND CITY OF GOODYEAR, ARIZONA
 
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2364 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, COLLECTION, AUDIT, AND LICENSING OF TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAXES, USE TAXES, SEVERANCE TAXES, JET FUEL EXCISE AND USE TAXES AND RENTAL OCCUPANCY TAXES IMPOSED BY THE STATE, CITIES OR TOWNS. (Doug Sandstrom, Finance Director)
 
4.
REQUEST FOR 90-DAY EXTENSION FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR ARROYO RANCH
 
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a 90-day extension of the approval of the Final Plat for Arroyo Ranch approved on May 22, 2023, subject to compliance with Stipulations. (Marty Crossland, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
 
5.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURE OF REMAINING FY2024 EXPENSES FOR WERIDE MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
 
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000,000 for the remaining 8 months of FY2024 expenses related to the WeRIDE Microtransit Service. (Christine McMurdy, Project Management Coordinator)
Council asked if there would be additional service areas with this funding.  Christine McMurdy, Project Management Coordinator, responded that the funding being approved would be for extending the time of the current service only.
 
6.
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF KING RANCH AGREEMENTS
 
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute a Consent to Assignment in the draft form listed as Exhibit 1, providing the District’s consent to KR TIC 1 LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, and KR TIC 2 LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (collectively the "KR Entities") taking assignment of the rights, title, interest in, and obligations under the existing “CFD Development Agreement” relating to the King Ranch Community Facilities District. (Jared Askelson, Deputy Finance Director)
Council asked what this action accomplished.  Finance Director Doug Sandstrom responded that this action transferred the agreements in place for King Ranch to the new owner.
 
7.
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF FIVE TEMPORARY DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
 
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute five Termination and Release of Temporary Drainage Easement, terminating five (5) existing temporary drainage easements no longer needed and authorize the City Manager to execute the release and the City Clerk to record the release with the Maricopa County Recorder. (Kevin Spicer, Real Estate Services Specialist)
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
8.
GENERAL PLAN 2035 GROWING GOODYEAR, PLANNING OUR FUTURE
Planning Manager Steve Careccia introduced Matt Klyszeiko, the General Plan consultant, Michael Baker International.  Mr. Klyszeiko reviewed the steps taken to ensure public input on the General Plan and  spoke about the next steps needed, including Council approving and sending the plan to the voters. 
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Vicki Gillis, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2362 ADOPTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR GENERAL PLAN 2035 AND SUBMITTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR GENERAL PLAN 2035 TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR PURSUANT TO ARS §9-461.06; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF: THIS RESOLUTION, THE CITY COUNCIL’S ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR GENERAL PLAN 2035, AND THE CITY OF GOODYEAR GENERAL PLAN 2035 AND THE STATUS OF GOODYEAR 2025 GENERAL PLAN UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR GENERAL PLAN 2035. 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

 

MOTION BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Vicki Gillis to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2359 ORDERING THE GENERAL PLAN 2035 BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR WITH REGARD TO THE GENERAL PLAN 2035; PROVIDING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION ON MAY 21, 2024; DESIGNATING THE DATE THAT VOTER REGISTRATION CLOSES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO ALL AGREEMENTS TO EFFECTUATE ELECTION SERVICES; DESIGNATING THE PLACE AND BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES TO ACCEPT ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE GENERAL PLAN; AND ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THIS CALL OF ELECTION. 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

 
BUSINESS
 
9.
2023 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Torres presented information on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.  He thanked the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for their input and service on this guiding document.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2366 ADOPTING THE 2023 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN. 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

 
10.
CITY OF GOODYEAR FY2025-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN
Assistant to the City Manager Jenna Goad reviewed the strategic plan creation and the goal to operationalize the plan.  
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2363 ADOPTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR FY2025-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN. 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
Councilmember Gillis expressed her thanks to members of the Police Department for providing information and educating her to issues in the community.  She thanked them for working to remove debris in the basins and keeping the city safe.

City Manager Wynette Reed reported that there were over 1,100 attendees at the Veteran's Day event in Civic Square.
 
FUTURE MEETINGS
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
November 20, 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): Consultation with the City's Attorney for legal advice and in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body’s position regarding pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions in order to avoid or resolve litigation related to potential or pending transaction privilege tax matters and for legal advice related to proposed rule-making and pending legislation related to the pending transaction privilege tax matters.
 
12.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) & (4): Consultation with the City's Attorney for legal advice and in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body’s position regarding pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions in order to avoid or resolve litigation related to pending class action litigation related to PFAS substances.
 

MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, 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 8:35 p.m.
 
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Executive Session at 9:06 p.m.
 
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 9:06 p.m.
 
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:06 p.m.


 
__________________________
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 November 13, 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