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
- Absent:
- Councilmember Vicki Gillis
- 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 Gillis. 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
Passed - Unanimously
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER STIPP
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT AWARD
Human Resources Director Lyman Locket briefly outlined the city's culture journey and commitment to employee health, wellbeing and safety. He introduced Deborah Love and Sean Sullivan representing the Institute for Health & Productivity Management (IHPM) who presented the 2024 Global Leadership Award in Health & Productivity Management to the city.
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
David Silverstein, Richard Karp, Carole Palmer and Bill Palmer, Goodyear residents, expressed support for a Performing Arts Center.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 2 through 6. 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
Passed - Unanimously
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes of the March 4, 2024 Regular Meeting and March 18, 2024 Special Meeting. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Approve the draft minutes of the March 4, 2024 Regular Meeting and March 18, 2024 Special Meeting. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
3.
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS & RELATED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION
Approve budget amendments and related expenditure authority. (Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve budget amendments and related expenditure authority. (Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager)
Councilmember Stipp requested that future budget amendments outline where the funding is coming from.
4.
REPLAT OF BUILDING 2 OF CANYON TRAILS PROFESSIONAL CENTER CONDOMINIUMS
RECOMMENDATION
Conditionally approve the Replat of Building 2 of the Canyon Trails Professional Center Condominiums. (Marty Crossland, Deputy Director of Engineering Development)
RECOMMENDATION
Conditionally approve the Replat of Building 2 of the Canyon Trails Professional Center Condominiums. (Marty Crossland, Deputy Director of Engineering Development)
5.
FY2023 DESIGNATION OF CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER FOR EXPENDITURE LIMIT REPORTING
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2396 DESIGNATING THE CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER FOR OFFICIALLY SUBMITTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 EXPENDITURE LIMITATION REPORT TO THE ARIZONA AUDITOR GENERAL. (Jared Askelson, Finance Director)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2396 DESIGNATING THE CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER FOR OFFICIALLY SUBMITTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 EXPENDITURE LIMITATION REPORT TO THE ARIZONA AUDITOR GENERAL. (Jared Askelson, Finance Director)
6.
APPROVE THE REVOCATION OF A STIPULATION AND ALLOW A TIME EXTENSION FOR THE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT REZONE CASE
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2392, REVOKING STIPULATION 14 FROM ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1497, WHICH ALLOWS THE CITY COUNCIL TO RESCIND THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1,060 ACRES OF ARIZONA STATE TRUST LAND IF VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION DID NOT OCCUR WITHIN TWO YEARS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1497, EXTENDING THE REZONING WITHOUT CONDITIONS ON THE TIMING OF VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Christian M. Williams, AICP, Planning Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2392, REVOKING STIPULATION 14 FROM ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1497, WHICH ALLOWS THE CITY COUNCIL TO RESCIND THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1,060 ACRES OF ARIZONA STATE TRUST LAND IF VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION DID NOT OCCUR WITHIN TWO YEARS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1497, EXTENDING THE REZONING WITHOUT CONDITIONS ON THE TIMING OF VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Christian M. Williams, AICP, Planning Manager)
In response to Council inquiry, Interim Development Services Director Katie Wilkens explained that the state approached the city regarding a time extension. She explained that staff re-evaluated the site, and recommended removing the time limitation in its entirety due to the location and unique characteristics of the property. She added there is no other zoning with a time limit stipulation attached to it.
| BUSINESS |
7.
2024 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY REVENUE SHARING GRANT PROPOSAL
Community Partnerships Program Manager Christina Panaitescu presented information on an opportunity to apply for the Gila River Indian Community grant program. She explained that staff recommended partnering with the Mobile Elementary School District to apply for this grant in order to provide essential public safety services for the school. She further explained that the funds would construct a 6-foot high perimeter fence around the school and that CORE Construction will provide in-kind design and construction management services.
Council expressed gratitude to CORE Construction and their generous donation of services to the community.
Council expressed gratitude to CORE Construction and their generous donation of services to the community.
MOTION BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2395 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY APPLICATION FOR STATE SHARED REVENUE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, 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). The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton
- NAY:
- Councilmember Wally Campbell
Passed
8.
SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT AND RESOLUTION
Deputy Director of Engineering Chris Bridges presented on the opportunity to submit a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program application to conduct a Goodyear Road Safety Action Plan. Mr. Bridges briefly discussed the grant program, eligible activities, commitment from the city and application timeline. He explained that the proposal for federal funding includes a commitment to reach zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2040, create a comprehensive safety action plan and implement green bike lane treatments in various locations. He further explained that the federal funding request is $650,000 plus a 20% match from the city which totals $780,000 for the project. Mr. Bridges explained that if the city is not awarded the grant funding, staff will still seek funding to create a safety action plan.
Councilmember Campbell stated that she advocated for our project at the National League of Cities.
Vice Mayor Kaino emphasized the importance of street safety improvements highlighting bicycle safety and thanked staff for brining this forward.
Councilmember Campbell stated that she advocated for our project at the National League of Cities.
Vice Mayor Kaino emphasized the importance of street safety improvements highlighting bicycle safety and thanked staff for brining this forward.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2400 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FY 2024 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE U.S. EPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, 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). 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
Passed - Unanimously
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
There were no information items.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| April 8, 2024 | Council Meeting | 2:00 p.m. |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION |
A VOTE MAY BE HELD TO CALL AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
9.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3): Consultation with the City's Attorneys and City Manager to receive legal advice related to regulatory matters associated with wastewater capacity at the City’s water reclamation facilities.
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
Passed - Unanimously
Council moved into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pizzillo adjourned Executive Session at 6:26 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:26 p.m.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:26 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 March 25, 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2024. 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 March 25, 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2024. SEAL:
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Darcie McCracken, City Clerk