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 Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Wally Campbell; 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY VICE MAYOR BRANNON HAMPTON
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
2026 SPRING TRAINING PREVIEW
Bruce Kessman, Ballpark General Manager, introduced John Brown, Ballpark Coordinator Business Development, who presented a preview of the 2026 Spring Training season.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
There were no public comments.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Trey Terry to APPROVE Consent Agenda items 2 through 6. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilwoman Vicki Gillis, Councilmember Benita Beckles, Councilmember Trey Terry
Passed - Unanimously
2.
APPROVAL OF SERIES 11 (HOTEL/MOTEL) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Application No. 368620 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a Series 11 (Hotel/Motel) liquor license for Holiday Inn & Suites located at 1188 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Application No. 368620 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a Series 11 (Hotel/Motel) liquor license for Holiday Inn & Suites located at 1188 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
3.
APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH CITY OF GLENDALE FOR LANDFILL DISPOSAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the First Amendment to the IGA with Glendale for landfill disposal services, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or their designee, to take action and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the IGA. (Adam Kurtz, Solid Waste Superintendent)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the First Amendment to the IGA with Glendale for landfill disposal services, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or their designee, to take action and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the IGA. (Adam Kurtz, Solid Waste Superintendent)
4.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARICOPA COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2506 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE MARICOPA HOME CONSORTIUM AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT. (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2506 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE MARICOPA HOME CONSORTIUM AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT. (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)
5.
RESOLUTION APPROVING DECLARATION OF ACCESS AND FACILITIES EASEMENT ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER (APN) 500-83-008P
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2507 APPROVING DECLARATION AND RESERVATION OF EXCLUSIVE AND PERPETUAL ACCESS AND FACILITIES EASEMENT. (Colton Blyle, Real Estate Specialist)
RECOMMENDATION
6.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR ADVANCED METERING KITS AND ACCESSORIES
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2508AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR $244,100, FOR THE GOODYEAR FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO PURCHASE TWO ADVANCED METERING KITS AND ACCESSORIES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE GRANT AWARD AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED) . (Tim Wayne, Interim Fire Chief)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2508
| BUSINESS |
7.
RESOLUTION CALLING THE 2026 ELECTIONS
Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk, presented the notice formally calling the City’s 2026 candidate election to be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the purpose of electing the Mayor and three City Councilmembers to four-year terms, and, if necessary, a General Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
Ms. Pernicano also discussed pending legislation that would change the primary election date to July 21, 2026, and shift associated timelines. She noted that the Resolution provides authority to make the necessary adjustments without further Council action should the legislation become effective.
Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk, read Resolution No. 2026-2509 by title only.
In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Pernicano explained that a majority is determined based on a formula using the total votes cast for that office. She also noted that Council and individuals who have filed a Statement of Interest will be notified if the pending legislation is adopted.
Ms. Pernicano also discussed pending legislation that would change the primary election date to July 21, 2026, and shift associated timelines. She noted that the Resolution provides authority to make the necessary adjustments without further Council action should the legislation become effective.
Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk, read Resolution No. 2026-2509 by title only.
In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Pernicano explained that a majority is determined based on a formula using the total votes cast for that office. She also noted that Council and individuals who have filed a Statement of Interest will be notified if the pending legislation is adopted.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Benita Beckles to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2509 PROVIDING NOTICE AND CALLING FOR THE 2026 ELECTION. Motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilwoman Vicki Gillis, Councilmember Benita Beckles, Councilmember Trey Terry
Passed - Unanimously
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Council expressed appreciation to Goodyear first responders for their prompt response to emergencies, and requested information from the City Manager regarding policy on interim positions and an update on road painting.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| February 9, 2026 | Council Meeting | 5:00 p.m. |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION |
A VOTE MAY BE HELD TO CALL AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
8.
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) & (3): The City Council will meet for discussion or consultation of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of public officer, appointee or employee of any public body regarding appointment of interim City Manager.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to CONVENE an Executive Session. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilwoman Vicki Gillis, Councilmember Benita Beckles, Councilmember Trey Terry
Passed - Unanimously
Council moved into Executive Session at 5:18 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Executive Session at 5:44 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 5:44 p.m.
CONTINUATION OF BUSINESS
9.
City Council may consider for possible action the appointment of an Interim City Manager.
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilwoman Vicki Gillis to APPOINT Kini Knudson as Interim City Manager with a review of his appointment in 90 days, a 5% increase to his base salary, and the option to return to Deputy City Manager if not selected as City Manager, effective March 7, 2026. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilwoman Vicki Gillis, Councilmember Benita Beckles, Councilmember Trey Terry
Passed - Unanimously
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:45 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 February 2, 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2026. SEAL:
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Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk
| ______________________________ Jasmine Pernicano, 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 February 2, 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2026. SEAL:
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Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk