City Council Work Session City Hall - Canyon Trails Room 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 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo; Vice Mayor Wally Campbell; Councilmember Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Laura Kaino; Councilwoman Vicki Gillis; Councilmember Benita Beckles; Councilmember Trey Terry
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Wynette Reed; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Jasmine Pernicano
| AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED FY2026 ANNUAL BUDGET AND FY2026-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Wynette Reed, City Manager, introduced the FY2026 Recommended Budget emphasizing the city's strategic plan and conservative financial policies.
Finance Manager Ryan Bittle presented the FY2026 City Manager's Recommended Budget totaling $915.5 million, providing an overview of economic indicators, development activity, financial policies, five-year forecasts, and assumptions previously reviewed during the February 18, 2025 Council Retreat. He discussed personnel recommendations which included 69.52 new full-time equivalent positions and a 5% market adjustment for all non-represented employees, and associated increases for represented public safety employees per the adopted Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Council discussed payroll accuracy for public safety employees.
Mr. Bittle reviewed supplemental requests from the City Manager's Office, Legal Services, Municipal Court, City Clerk's Office, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Digital Communications, Fire, Police, Development Services, Economic Development, Engineering and Parks & Recreation.
Council discussed supplemental staffing requests, integration of payroll and financial systems, and bringing back a cost-benefit analysis of the WeRide Microtransit program. Council expressed concerns about the costs associated with a real-ice rink for the holiday season, with Councilwoman Gillis expressing opposition to the proposed funding. Council also discussed the location and costs of the drone show for the Fourth of July. Council emphasized the importance of seeking sponsorship opportunities to offset the costs of both of these projects, and return to Council with more information.
Mayor Pizzillo recessed the Work Session at 2:32 p.m. and reconvened it at 2:44 p.m.
Mr. Bittle continued with supplemental requests for Public Works and Water Services.
Council discussed a bridge maintenance program, trash truck infrared cameras, fire suppression training and equipment, dedicated IT support for water services and fleet vehicles for field supervisors.
He then presented an overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including updates on projects and the 5-year CIP consisting of 87 projects totaling $790.7 million, categorized by transportation, enterprise, general government, parks/ballpark, and public safety.
Council discussion included project timelines, construction impacts, fire decontamination facilities, and regional transportation improvements, including street widening projects that transition to a neighboring city.
Council then discussed salary recommendations and remaining competitive, and sworn versus non-sworn employee compensation. Council requested a more comprehensive overview of the MOU process ahead of future budget discussions
Council concluded the discussion on the FY2026 Recommended Budget and canceled the Budget Work Session scheduled for April 21, 2025.
Finance Manager Ryan Bittle presented the FY2026 City Manager's Recommended Budget totaling $915.5 million, providing an overview of economic indicators, development activity, financial policies, five-year forecasts, and assumptions previously reviewed during the February 18, 2025 Council Retreat. He discussed personnel recommendations which included 69.52 new full-time equivalent positions and a 5% market adjustment for all non-represented employees, and associated increases for represented public safety employees per the adopted Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Council discussed payroll accuracy for public safety employees.
Mr. Bittle reviewed supplemental requests from the City Manager's Office, Legal Services, Municipal Court, City Clerk's Office, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Digital Communications, Fire, Police, Development Services, Economic Development, Engineering and Parks & Recreation.
Council discussed supplemental staffing requests, integration of payroll and financial systems, and bringing back a cost-benefit analysis of the WeRide Microtransit program. Council expressed concerns about the costs associated with a real-ice rink for the holiday season, with Councilwoman Gillis expressing opposition to the proposed funding. Council also discussed the location and costs of the drone show for the Fourth of July. Council emphasized the importance of seeking sponsorship opportunities to offset the costs of both of these projects, and return to Council with more information.
Mayor Pizzillo recessed the Work Session at 2:32 p.m. and reconvened it at 2:44 p.m.
Mr. Bittle continued with supplemental requests for Public Works and Water Services.
Council discussed a bridge maintenance program, trash truck infrared cameras, fire suppression training and equipment, dedicated IT support for water services and fleet vehicles for field supervisors.
He then presented an overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including updates on projects and the 5-year CIP consisting of 87 projects totaling $790.7 million, categorized by transportation, enterprise, general government, parks/ballpark, and public safety.
Council discussion included project timelines, construction impacts, fire decontamination facilities, and regional transportation improvements, including street widening projects that transition to a neighboring city.
Council then discussed salary recommendations and remaining competitive, and sworn versus non-sworn employee compensation. Council requested a more comprehensive overview of the MOU process ahead of future budget discussions
Council concluded the discussion on the FY2026 Recommended Budget and canceled the Budget Work Session scheduled for April 21, 2025.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Work Session at 4:02 p.m.
| __________________________ Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk |
__________________________ Joe Pizzillo, Mayor |
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