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 COUNCILMEMBER KAINO
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Mary Kay Utecht, Goodyear resident, expressed concerns with timing of projects including the recruitment for City Manager and other leadership positions.
Jill Burnham, Goodyear resident, expressed concerns with the City Manager recruitment timeline and community input for the position.
Shanna Perry, Goodyear resident, spoke regarding air pollution stemming from Real Alloy. In response, Mayor Pizzillo requested from Wynette Reed, City Manager, to obtain data on regulations and what the authority of Council and the city is.
Jill Burnham, Goodyear resident, expressed concerns with the City Manager recruitment timeline and community input for the position.
Shanna Perry, Goodyear resident, spoke regarding air pollution stemming from Real Alloy. In response, Mayor Pizzillo requested from Wynette Reed, City Manager, to obtain data on regulations and what the authority of Council and the city is.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Trey Terry to APPROVE Consent Agenda items 1 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
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting draft minutes. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
Approve the February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting draft minutes. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
2.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS & RELATED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of budget amendments, related expenditure authority, and the administrative award authority for expenditures exceeding $500,000. (Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of budget amendments, related expenditure authority, and the administrative award authority for expenditures exceeding $500,000. (Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager)
3.
APPROVAL OF GRANT PASS-THRU AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF PHOENIX FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Grant Pass-Thru Agreement (Attachment A) with City of Phoenix for FTA Section 5310 Grant funds and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute and administer the grant agreement. (Christine McMurdy, Project Management Coordinator)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Grant Pass-Thru Agreement (Attachment A) with City of Phoenix for FTA Section 5310 Grant funds and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute and administer the grant agreement. (Christine McMurdy, Project Management Coordinator)
4.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR TITLE VI IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2510 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR TITLE VI IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DATED JANUARY 2025 . (Christine McMurdy, Project Management Coordinator)
RECOMMENDATION
5.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MUNICIPAL SPONSORSHIP FOR 2026 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY REVENUE SHARING GRANT PROPOSALS
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2511SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF 2026 GRANT APPLICATIONS BY ALICE COOPER'S SOLID ROCK TEEN CENTERS, LAS BRISAS ACADEMY PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION, NEW LIFE CENTER, ONE-N-TEN, AND SOUNDS OF AUTISM, TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER SUBSEQUENT AWARDED FUNDS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AS A PASS-THROUGH GRANT. (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2511
6.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2026 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY REVENUE SHARING GRANT PROPOSALS
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2512AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THREE PUBLIC SAFETY APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 STATE SHARED REVENUE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO APPROVE THE REQUIRED BUDGET TRANSFER (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED). (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2512
| BUSINESS |
7.
ROAD SAFETY ACTION PLAN UPDATE
Steve Scinto, Director of Engineering, introduced the presentation and noted it provided an update on the Road Safety Action Plan. He stated staff plans to return to Council at a future Work Session with additional information. Mr. Scinto then turned the presentation over to Erik Cesek, Assistant City Traffic Engineer, and Marta Gerber, Road Safety Engineer with Stanley Consultants.
Mr. Cesek provided an overview of the project and reviewed the background of the Road Safety Action Plan before turning the presentation over to Ms. Gerber. Ms. Gerber outlined the plan, which is guided by the Safe System Approach. She reviewed the project timeline, preliminary crash analysis, demonstration project, public engagement efforts, and next steps. Mr. Cesek concluded the presentation by highlighting the overall goal of the Road Safety Action Plan.
Council expressed support for the plan and the ability to provide feedback at a future Work Session. Council discussed bicyclists, left-hand turns, speeding, the demonstration project, and strategies to maintain safe city streets.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Cesek clarified that Estrella Parkway was part of the crash analysis, traffic lanes would not be reduced in bike zones, and he explained the paint used in conflict zones along with ways for residents to provide feedback. Mr. Scinto confirmed the city is exploring options to extend left-turn lanes.
No formal action was taken.
Mr. Cesek provided an overview of the project and reviewed the background of the Road Safety Action Plan before turning the presentation over to Ms. Gerber. Ms. Gerber outlined the plan, which is guided by the Safe System Approach. She reviewed the project timeline, preliminary crash analysis, demonstration project, public engagement efforts, and next steps. Mr. Cesek concluded the presentation by highlighting the overall goal of the Road Safety Action Plan.
Council expressed support for the plan and the ability to provide feedback at a future Work Session. Council discussed bicyclists, left-hand turns, speeding, the demonstration project, and strategies to maintain safe city streets.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Cesek clarified that Estrella Parkway was part of the crash analysis, traffic lanes would not be reduced in bike zones, and he explained the paint used in conflict zones along with ways for residents to provide feedback. Mr. Scinto confirmed the city is exploring options to extend left-turn lanes.
No formal action was taken.
| COMMUNICATIONS |
8.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CITY MANAGER WYNETTE REED FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE
Mayor Pizzillo presented a proclamation and placque recognizing Wynette Reed, City Manager, on her retirement on March 6, 2026, and honoring her 39 years of public service, including 14 years with the City of Goodyear.
Janet Hidalgo, Assistant to the Mayor, read the proclamation on behalf of Mayor Pizzillo, and called for a video to be played.
Ms. Reed thanked the Council and employees for their support and continued dedication to the city.
Councilwoman Gillis thanked the residents who spoke during public comment and discussed the technical difficulties during the February 23 Council meeting.
Council expressed appreciation to Wynette Reed for her leadership and service to the city during a period of significant growth, recognizing her work in economic development and her engagement with staff across the organization. Council also acknowledged the strong leadership team developed during her tenure and wished her well in retirement.
Janet Hidalgo, Assistant to the Mayor, read the proclamation on behalf of Mayor Pizzillo, and called for a video to be played.
Ms. Reed thanked the Council and employees for their support and continued dedication to the city.
Councilwoman Gillis thanked the residents who spoke during public comment and discussed the technical difficulties during the February 23 Council meeting.
Council expressed appreciation to Wynette Reed for her leadership and service to the city during a period of significant growth, recognizing her work in economic development and her engagement with staff across the organization. Council also acknowledged the strong leadership team developed during her tenure and wished her well in retirement.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Council reported on Spring training and opening day of Little League.
Wynette Reed, City Manager, provided an update on the Little League opening day with over 1,000 kids participating.
Wynette Reed, City Manager, provided an update on the Little League opening day with over 1,000 kids participating.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| March 9, 2026 | Council Meeting | 5:00 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): For legal advice and consultation with the city’s attorneys regarding the modification of Designation of Assured Water Supply (DAWS); impact of DAWS on water services in Rainbow Valley; and legal analysis of Bureau of Reclamations Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Trey Terry 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 6:06 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Executive Session at 6:25 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:25 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 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:
______________________________
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 March 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:
______________________________
Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk