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 Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY MAYOR PIZZILLO
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Karen Kinney, Goodyear resident and Mobile Elementary School District President, thanked the city for helping to secure a grant and expressed concerns with comments made during a meeting at the school in July.
Dennis Hudson, Goodyear resident, provided an update on recent conversations regarding the Mobile community.
Dennis Hudson, Goodyear resident, provided an update on recent conversations regarding the Mobile community.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano 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
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the October 7, 2024, Regular Meeting draft minutes. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Approve the October 7, 2024, Regular Meeting draft minutes. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
2.
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)
3.
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE OF CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR APPROVED CIP PROJECT #42061 – TRAFFIC SIGNAL 152ND AVENUE AND VAN BUREN STREET
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the expenditure of construction funds up to $1,396,700 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project #42061 – Traffic Signal 152nd Avenue and Van Buren Street. (Steve Scinto, Director of Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the expenditure of construction funds up to $1,396,700 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project #42061 – Traffic Signal 152nd Avenue and Van Buren Street. (Steve Scinto, Director of Engineering)
4.
VACATE A PORTION OF EL CIELO ROAD AND TERMINATE ADJACENT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2428 DECLARING SECTIONS OF EL CIELO UNNECESSARY FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY, VACATING SUCH SECTIONS OF EL CIELO, AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ADJACENT TO THE SECTION OF EL CIELO BEING VACATED, PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATES OF THE ABANDONMENT AND THE RESOLUTION. (Colton Blyle, Real Estate Specialist)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2428 DECLARING SECTIONS OF EL CIELO UNNECESSARY FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY, VACATING SUCH SECTIONS OF EL CIELO, AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ADJACENT TO THE SECTION OF EL CIELO BEING VACATED, PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATES OF THE ABANDONMENT AND THE RESOLUTION. (Colton Blyle, Real Estate Specialist)
5.
VACATE A PORTION OF S. 143RD AVENUE AND TERMINATE ADJACENT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2429DECLARING SECTIONS OF S. 143RD AVENUE UNNECESSARY FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY, VACATING SUCH SECTIONS OF S. 143RD AVENUE, AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ADJACENT TO THE SECTION OF S. 143RD AVENUE BEING VACATED, PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATES OF THE ABANDONMENT AND THE RESOLUTION
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2429
6.
FINAL PLAT OF ASCENT AT CANYON TRAILS
RECOMMENDATION
Conditionally approve the Final Plat ofAscent at Canyon Trails , subdividing approximately 7.84 acres into 113 lots and 7 tracts, subject to stipulations. (Marty Crossland, Deputy Director of Development Engineering)
RECOMMENDATION
Conditionally approve the Final Plat of
| PUBLIC HEARINGS |
7.
USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT (PANDA EXPRESS)
Mayor Pizzillo opened the Public Hearing at 5:09 p.m.
Principal Planner Ann Dolmage reviewed the request for a use permit on a parcel within the Cottonflower Marketplace commercial center, explaining that a use permit is required due to the proximity of drive-through lanes to the nearby residential district. Ms. Dolmage discussed the plaza’s ingress and egress, as well as the project's compliance with parking and drive-through queuing standards, confirming that the design aligns with area guidelines and is compatible with nearby commercial uses. She highlighted impacts to the project with the upcoming Loop 303 extension, including an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) aesthetic design study and the addition of sound walls. She concluded that a neighborhood meeting was held on March 20, 2024, and the use permit was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 16, 2024.
There being no public comments, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 5:15 p.m.
Council requested an update from ADOT regarding the design plans for Loop 303. Council also discussed possible concerns with the Loop 303 design, referencing the westbound ingress and egress for the plaza and its effects on the east side of Cotton Lane.
Principal Planner Ann Dolmage reviewed the request for a use permit on a parcel within the Cottonflower Marketplace commercial center, explaining that a use permit is required due to the proximity of drive-through lanes to the nearby residential district. Ms. Dolmage discussed the plaza’s ingress and egress, as well as the project's compliance with parking and drive-through queuing standards, confirming that the design aligns with area guidelines and is compatible with nearby commercial uses. She highlighted impacts to the project with the upcoming Loop 303 extension, including an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) aesthetic design study and the addition of sound walls. She concluded that a neighborhood meeting was held on March 20, 2024, and the use permit was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 16, 2024.
There being no public comments, Mayor Pizzillo closed the Public Hearing at 5:15 p.m.
Council requested an update from ADOT regarding the design plans for Loop 303. Council also discussed possible concerns with the Loop 303 design, referencing the westbound ingress and egress for the plaza and its effects on the east side of Cotton Lane.
MOTION BY Councilmember Vicki Gillis, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to APPROVE the request for a Use Permit for a convenience use (drive-through restaurant) within five hundred (500) feet of a residential zoning district, on an approximately 1.2-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of Yuma Road and Cotton Lane (proposed Loop 303) zoned Planned Area Development (PAD), subject to stipulations. 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
| BUSINESS |
8.
ADOPTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CAMERA OPERATION AND RECORDING POLICY
Director of Engineering Steve Scinto presented the traffic camera recording policy highlighting regulations on camera usage, video access and retention procedures. He clarified that no additional cameras need to be purchased and that, if the policy is adopted by Council, project implementation is projected to begin in November.
Council discussed the video recording retention period, costs associated with the video recordings and procedures for authorized use. Council also clarified that the video recordings are for public right-of-way and are separate from License Plate Reader equipment, expressing support for providing this resource to staff and the police department.
In response to Council inquiry, City Manager Wynette Reed explained that staff is still evaluating a Real Time Crime Center and once it is complete, staff will bring the information back to Council at a future date.
Council discussed the video recording retention period, costs associated with the video recordings and procedures for authorized use. Council also clarified that the video recordings are for public right-of-way and are separate from License Plate Reader equipment, expressing support for providing this resource to staff and the police department.
In response to Council inquiry, City Manager Wynette Reed explained that staff is still evaluating a Real Time Crime Center and once it is complete, staff will bring the information back to Council at a future date.
MOTION BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT the proposed Traffic Signal Camera Operation and Recording Policy. 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
9.
COMBINE CIP PROJECTS RELATED TO ROADWAY, INTERSECTION AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG YUMA ROAD AND ASSOCIATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
Director of Engineering Steve Scinto presented the request to combine the traffic signal installation at 165th Avenue and Yuma Road with roadway improvements along Yuma Road, from Canyon Trails to Sarival Road, into one project. Mr. Scinto explained that staff is requesting a budget amendment of $3 million to cover the increase in construction costs, relocation of Roosevelt Irrigation District (RID) pipe and expenses related to the acquisition of the additional right-of-way.
Council discussed the scope of the project, and requested information on cost-sharing agreements or in-lieu fee payments for this project.
Council discussed the scope of the project, and requested information on cost-sharing agreements or in-lieu fee payments for this project.
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton to AUTHORIZE combining CIP Project #42037 Yuma Road Canyon Trails to Sarival and CIP Project #42062 Traffic Signal 165th Avenue and Yuma into one project (CIP #42037), and to approve a budget amendment of $3,000,000 and the expenditure of construction funds up to $9,213,800 for the combined CIP Project #42037 – Yuma Road, Canyon Trails to Sarival. 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
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Council commented on Goodyear's Fall Festival held on October 26, and highlighted the new surgical robot at Abrazo West. Council also requested information regarding a "spitting ordinance".
City Manager Wynette Reed provided an update on the Make A Difference Day event that brought together over 300 volunteers, as well as Goodyear's Fall Festival, which attracted over 7,500 attendees.
City Manager Wynette Reed provided an update on the Make A Difference Day event that brought together over 300 volunteers, as well as Goodyear's Fall Festival, which attracted over 7,500 attendees.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| November 4, 2024 | Council Meeting | 5:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:56 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 October 28, 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 October 28, 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