Kini Knudson, Interim City Manager, introduced the item and provided brief context regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Strategic Plan update on the Comprehensive Water Strategy before turning the presentation over to Barbara Chappell, Interim Deputy City Manager.

Ms. Chappell presented an update on the Comprehensive Water Strategy, including water resource and infrastructure planning, water use and conservation, development guidelines and processes, and financial resources for the city’s water service area and city operations.
 
Ms. Chappell highlighted several existing and ongoing efforts that include leak detection, water reuse, and the city’s water allocation policy that will ensure vacant parcels have sufficient water for development. She also noted that recommendations from the former Goodyear Water Conservation Committee have been or are currently being implemented.

Ms. Chappell concluded with potential future strategies for Council consideration, including alternative water supplies, capital projects, advanced water purification, and cap-and-trade concepts, noting that these efforts would be further evaluated and brought back to Council with timelines and cost estimates before being added to the strategy.

Council expressed appreciation for the presentation and emphasized the importance of water conservation, long-term planning, and identifying options to support future water needs. Council discussion encouraged prioritizing Development Services Department (DSD) recommendations, exploring additional water sources, evaluating tiered water rate strategies, and considering technology upgrades to support future needs, while seeking a plan to engage the business community.

In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Chappell provided information regarding potential Colorado River supply reductions, conditions at Lake Mead, lower basin state planning efforts, the city’s Designation of Assured Water Supply request, emergency water reserves, water use by data centers, potential programs for high water users, and regional water use trends. She added that any program targeting high water users would need to be clearly defined and could include conservation funding, and that overall regional water use has remained steady despite growth. 

Kini Knudson, Interim City Manager, introduced the next update for the Road Safety Action Plan and turned the presentation over to Steve Scinto, Director of Engineering and Erik Cesek, Assistant City Traffic Engineer.

Mr. Scinto provided an update on strategies to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes in the city, including proposed focus areas and project progress. He noted the initiative began in July 2025 and has included Council one-on-one meetings and multiple work sessions to develop goals and support public engagement, including efforts related to bike lane pavement markings.

Mr. Cesek presented crash data, safety analysis, and community feedback used to identify focus areas aimed at reducing severe crashes and working toward a goal of zero fatalities. He outlined five proposed focus areas: general strategies and policies, human behavior, intersections, growth and congestion management, and pedestrian and bicycle safety, and requested Council feedback. He concluded by noting the next steps, including adoption of the RSAP by the end of the calendar year.

Council expressed support for the presentation and ongoing road safety efforts. In response to Council inquiry, staff shared that bicyclist feedback on the green-striped pavement has been mostly positive, with the markings viewed as improving driver awareness. Council discussion also focused on school-area safety concerns, including speeding, left-turn conflicts, and the need for enhanced traffic controls near campuses. Additional discussion included congestion along Estrella Parkway, traffic data collection and monitoring, and infrastructure coordination issues.

In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Scinto clarified that the RSAP will guide future transportation projects, policies, and design decisions, with continued emphasis on traffic monitoring and signal management. He also noted that visibility issues at certain intersections were addressed within the general strategies of the plan, and overall feedback received has been supportive. He mentioned several focus areas align with existing guidelines, particularly those related to school-area improvements. It was also noted that the plan is connected to an annual funding stream, allowing for timely implementation of projects and the ability to respond quickly to identified needs.