Citizens Water Advisory Committee Goodyear Public Works 4890 S. 157th Ave Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirey at 5:05pm.
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirey at 5:05pm.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Lynette Keating, Commissioner; Elena Ross, Commissioner; Robert Shirey, Chair; Sheri Trapp, Co-Chair; Teresa Kuleff, Commissioner; Jill Rhodes , Alternate
- Absent:
- Chad Gallegos, Commissioner; Rodie Purcell, Commissioner; Walter Coley, Alternate
- Staff Present:
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- Ray Diaz, Water Resources and Sustainability Manager
- Silvana Burgos, Water Resources Planning Advisor
- Andrew Pirrone , Water Conservation Coordinator
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
No public comments.
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes of the Citizen Water Advisory Committee meeting on January 14, 2026.
Approve the draft minutes of the Citizen Water Advisory Committee meeting on January 14, 2026.
MOTION BY Commissioner Teresa Kuleff, SECONDED BY Commissioner Elena Ross to approve the draft minutes of the Citizen Water Advisory Committee meeting on January 14, 2026.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Lynette Keating, Commissioner Elena Ross, Chair Robert Shirey, Co-Chair Sheri Trapp, Commissioner Teresa Kuleff
- Other:
- Commissioner Chad Gallegos (Absent), Commissioner Rodie Purcell (Absent)
Passed - Unanimously
2.
REVIEW CITY'S DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Staff presented the City's current Drought Preparedness Plan which was originally adopted in 2022. The Committee reviewed the plan, discussed its provisions, and provided feedback to staff regarding the listed water reduction strategies outlined within the document.
Staff presented the City's current Drought Preparedness Plan which was originally adopted in 2022. The Committee reviewed the plan, discussed its provisions, and provided feedback to staff regarding the listed water reduction strategies outlined within the document.
3.
OTHER BUSINESS
Staff provided an update on the status of negotiations regarding the Colorado River. The seven basin states did not meet the February 14, 2026 deadline imposed by the federal government to reach a consensus agreement on future river operations. Staff also reported that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Post-2026 Operations of Lake Mead and Lake Powell has been released and is currently available for public review and comment. Additionally, staff noted that the City is also a member of CAP’s Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline, which advocates for Arizona’s Colorado River allocation and the sustainability of the Central Arizona Project.
Staff provided an update on the status of negotiations regarding the Colorado River. The seven basin states did not meet the February 14, 2026 deadline imposed by the federal government to reach a consensus agreement on future river operations. Staff also reported that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Post-2026 Operations of Lake Mead and Lake Powell has been released and is currently available for public review and comment. Additionally, staff noted that the City is also a member of CAP’s Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline, which advocates for Arizona’s Colorado River allocation and the sustainability of the Central Arizona Project.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
No information items.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
The next meeting of the Citizens Water Advisory Committee is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5pm at Goodyear Public Works at 4980 S 157th Ave, Goodyear, AZ, 85338.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Shirey adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ Silvana Burgos, Board Secretary |
Date:___________________ Approved at Citizens Water Advisory Committee Meeting held on __________, 2026. |