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 Laura Kaino; Councilwoman Vicki Gillis; Councilmember Benita Beckles; Councilmember Trey Terry
- Absent:
- Councilmember Wally Campbell
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Bryan Langley; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Jasmine Pernicano
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Trey Terry to EXCUSE Councilmember Campbell. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilwoman Vicki Gillis, Councilmember Benita Beckles, Councilmember Trey Terry
Passed
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY VICE MAYOR HAMPTON
PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Harriet Gathings, Goodyear Resident, requested Saturday service for WeRide.
Danna Kiracofe, Goodyear Resident, spoke on behalf of Curtis Commons HOA, regarding turf removal in the neighborhood.
Danna Kiracofe, Goodyear Resident, spoke on behalf of Curtis Commons HOA, regarding turf removal in the neighborhood.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 1 through 7. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilwoman Vicki Gillis, Councilmember Benita Beckles, Councilmember Trey Terry
Passed
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the August 31, 2026 and September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting draft minutes. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the August 31, 2026 and September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting draft minutes. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
2.
APPROVAL OF NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FLOWER CHILD
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Application No. 407388 for a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, for Flower Child located at 1830 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Application No. 407388 for a Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, for Flower Child located at 1830 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk)
3.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of budget amendments and related expenditure authority (administrative award) for expenditures exceeding $500,000. (Ryan Bittle, Deputy Finance Director)
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of budget amendments and related expenditure authority (administrative award) for expenditures exceeding $500,000. (Ryan Bittle, Deputy Finance Director)
4.
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES AT THE SOUTHWEST FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER (SWFAC)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the MOU with the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, Partnering Agencies, HonorHealth, and Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc., to support the continued provision of forensic medical services at the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or designee, to take actions and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. (Brian Issitt, Chief of Police)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the MOU with the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, Partnering Agencies, HonorHealth, and Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc., to support the continued provision of forensic medical services at the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or designee, to take actions and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. (Brian Issitt, Chief of Police)
5.
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS (HSI) EL DORADO TASK FORCE PARTICIPATION
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the MOU with Homeland Security Investigations to allow the Goodyear Police Department to participate in the El Dorado Task Force, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or designee, to take actions and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. (Brian Issitt, Chief of Police)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the MOU with Homeland Security Investigations to allow the Goodyear Police Department to participate in the El Dorado Task Force, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or designee, to take actions and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. (Brian Issitt, Chief of Police)
6.
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) FINANCIAL CRIMES TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the MOU with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to allow the Goodyear Police Department to participate in the Financial Crimes Task Force, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or designee, to take action and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. (Brian Issitt, Chief of Police)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the MOU with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to allow the Goodyear Police Department to participate in the Financial Crimes Task Force, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or designee, to take action and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. (Brian Issitt, Chief of Police)
7.
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) TASK FORCE PARTICIPATION
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the MOU with the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, to allow the Goodyear Police Department to continue to participate in the DEA Task Force, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or designee, to take actions and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. (Brian Issitt, Chief of Police)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the MOU with the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, to allow the Goodyear Police Department to continue to participate in the DEA Task Force, and provide authorization and direction to the City Manager, or designee, to take actions and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. (Brian Issitt, Chief of Police)
In response to Council inquiry, Brian Issitt, Chief of Police, provided information regarding drug trafficking activity in Goodyear.
| BUSINESS |
8.
AUTHORIZE CONSENT ORDER WITH MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Barbara Chappell, Water Services Director, presented the item for authorization of a Consent Order agreement with Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Ms. Chappell reviewed Total Trihalomethane (TTHM) levels and factors contributing to the increased levels, including source water quality, time, water age, and higher temperatures previously discussed at the Work Session on September 21, 2026. She continued to review the compliance requirements, the TTHM level exceedances that occurred at two of the eight locations, communication efforts for residents in the affected areas, and short- and long-term solutions. She concluded by providing information regarding coordination with the regulatory agency and the terms of the Consent Order agreement.
In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Chappell provided details on the TTHM levels, EPA regulations and the short-term solution.
Council discussed drinking water, public concerns, and the expectations of the granular activated carbon (GAC) vessels once implemented.
In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Chappell provided details on the TTHM levels, EPA regulations and the short-term solution.
Council discussed drinking water, public concerns, and the expectations of the granular activated carbon (GAC) vessels once implemented.
MOTION BY Councilmember Trey Terry, SECONDED BY Councilmember Benita Beckles to AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Water Services Director to enter into a Consent Order agreement with the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department and to take actions and execute documents necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilwoman Vicki Gillis, Councilmember Benita Beckles, Councilmember Trey Terry
Passed
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Mayor Pizzillo recognized the Boy Scouts at the Council meeting and shared information about a recent meeting with the group.
Bryan Langley, City Manager, provided an update on attendance at the Ballet Under the Stars event held on Septebmer 25, 2026.
Council requested a follow-up on the Curtis Commons HOA concerns.
Bryan Langley, City Manager, provided an update on attendance at the Ballet Under the Stars event held on Septebmer 25, 2026.
Council requested a follow-up on the Curtis Commons HOA concerns.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| October 5, 2026 | Council Meeting | 5:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:27 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 September 28, 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 September 28, 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