Citizen Water Advisory Committee Goodyear Public Works 4980 S. 157th Ave Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Sheri Trapp at 5:03pm.
Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Sheri Trapp at 5:03pm.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Lynette Keating, Commissioner; Elena Ross, Commissioner; Sheri Trapp, Co-Chair; Chad Gallegos, Commissioner; Jill Rhodes , Alternate; Walter Coley, Alternate
- Absent:
- Robert Shirey, Chair; Teresa Kuleff, Commissioner; Rodie Purcell, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Ray Diaz, Water Resources and Sustainability Manager
- Silvana Burgos, Water Resources Planning Advisor
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
No public comments.
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes of the Citizen Water Advsiory Committee meeting on Febrauary 18, 2026.
Approve the draft minutes of the Citizen Water Advsiory Committee meeting on Febrauary 18, 2026.
2.
REVIEW CITY'S DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Staff reported that internal meetings are being held to discuss how the various stages of the Drought Preparedness Plan impact different City departments.
Staff reported that internal meetings are being held to discuss how the various stages of the Drought Preparedness Plan impact different City departments.
3.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS HOA WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Staff introduced the concept of a water management plan for HOAs intended to help them better prepare for potential water reductions during severe drought conditions; however, the idea requires additional vetting.
Staff introduced the concept of a water management plan for HOAs intended to help them better prepare for potential water reductions during severe drought conditions; however, the idea requires additional vetting.
4.
OTHER BUSINESS
Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority’s (WIFA) Long-Term Water Augmentation Plan (LTWAP)
Staff presented on the Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority’s (WIFA) Long-Term Water Augmentation Plan (LTWAP), providing an overview of proposed water importation projects, including various approaches such as ocean water desalination and water exchanges. Water Services staff also participates in an offtaker group evaluating these projects and their potential implications for the City.
Cap & Trade Program for Water Conservation
Staff introduced the concept of a cap-and-trade program for water conservation as a potential strategy to increase conservation among large water users.
Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority’s (WIFA) Long-Term Water Augmentation Plan (LTWAP)
Staff presented on the Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority’s (WIFA) Long-Term Water Augmentation Plan (LTWAP), providing an overview of proposed water importation projects, including various approaches such as ocean water desalination and water exchanges. Water Services staff also participates in an offtaker group evaluating these projects and their potential implications for the City.
Cap & Trade Program for Water Conservation
Staff introduced the concept of a cap-and-trade program for water conservation as a potential strategy to increase conservation among large water users.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Board, Commission or Committee Members, or staff. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
The next meeting of the Citizens Water Advisory Committee is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Goodyear Public Works at 4980 S 157th Ave, Goodyear, AZ, 85338.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Vice Chair Trapp adjourned the meeting at 6:58p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ Silvana Burgos, Board Secretary |
Date:___________________ Approved at Citizens Water Advisory Committee Meeting held on __________, 2026. |