City Council Regular Meeting Municipal Court and Council Chambers 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lord called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:16 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Georgia Lord; Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Joe Pizzillo; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Bill Stipp; Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
Council will receive an update on the activities and achievements of the Goodyear Youth Commission during FY2021. (John Raeder, Assistant to the Council)
Assistant to the City Council John Raeder provided an update on the Fiscal Year 2021 activities and achievements of the Goodyear Youth Commission (Commission). Mr. Raeder presented a video that the Commission created to raise awareness about wearing masks.
Youth Commission Chair Victoria Lauritano reviewed what she learned from participating on the Commission and what the Commission had accomplished and its upcoming goals. Youth Commission Vice Chair Raymond Gue spoke about his experiences on the Commission and how he learned the importance and value of serving the community.
Council thanked the Commission for their participation and work they do for the community.
Youth Commission Chair Victoria Lauritano reviewed what she learned from participating on the Commission and what the Commission had accomplished and its upcoming goals. Youth Commission Vice Chair Raymond Gue spoke about his experiences on the Commission and how he learned the importance and value of serving the community.
Council thanked the Commission for their participation and work they do for the community.
CITIZENS COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
There were no citizen comments.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 2 through 8. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular and Special Meetings held on August 23, 2021. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular and Special Meetings held on August 23, 2021. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
3.
AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to enter into a mutual-aid agreement for fire, medical emergencies, and rescue services between the Goodyear Fire Department and Gila River Indian Community. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to enter into a mutual-aid agreement for fire, medical emergencies, and rescue services between the Goodyear Fire Department and Gila River Indian Community. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
4.
APPLICATION FOR A LOCATION/OWNER TRANSFER OF A SERIES 09 (LIQUOR STORE) LIQUOR LICENSE AND SAMPLING PRIVILEGES FOR TOTAL WINE & MORE #1008
Recommendation
Recommend to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) approval of Application No. 153511, a request from Ryan Witner Anderson, applicant/agent for Arizona Fine Wine and Spirits LLC doing business as Total Wine & More, for a Location/Owner Transfer of a Series 09 liquor license and sampling privileges, No. 09070522, located at 1416 N Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, Arizona (Generally located in the plaza southwest of Litchfield Road and McDowell Road). (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Recommend to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) approval of Application No. 153511, a request from Ryan Witner Anderson, applicant/agent for Arizona Fine Wine and Spirits LLC doing business as Total Wine & More, for a Location/Owner Transfer of a Series 09 liquor license and sampling privileges, No. 09070522, located at 1416 N Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, Arizona (Generally located in the plaza southwest of Litchfield Road and McDowell Road). (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
5.
APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND ADOPT THE AMENDED BY-LAWS
Recommendation
Approve the appointments to the Council Compensation Committee and adopt the amended by-laws. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Approve the appointments to the Council Compensation Committee and adopt the amended by-laws. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
6.
APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UP TO $711,138.77 FOR HAIL DAMAGE ROOF REPAIRS AT THE BALLPARK AND DEVELOPMENT COMPLEXES AND RELATED BUDGET TRANSFERS
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to the amount of $711,138.77 for hail damage roof repairs at the Ballpark and Development Complexes and related budget transfers. (Martin Hussey, Facilities Superintendent; Willy Elizondo, Risk & Safety Coordinator)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to the amount of $711,138.77 for hail damage roof repairs at the Ballpark and Development Complexes and related budget transfers. (Martin Hussey, Facilities Superintendent; Willy Elizondo, Risk & Safety Coordinator)
7.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS FOR ESTRELLA PARCEL 9.28
Recommendation
Accept the Wastewater Line and Access Facilities Easement, two Public Utility and Sidewalk Easements, a Permanent Drainage Easement Agreement, and two Temporary Drainage Easement Agreements from NNP III-Estrella Mountain Ranch, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
Recommendation
Accept the Wastewater Line and Access Facilities Easement, two Public Utility and Sidewalk Easements, a Permanent Drainage Easement Agreement, and two Temporary Drainage Easement Agreements from NNP III-Estrella Mountain Ranch, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
8.
ACCEPTANCE OF PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT FOR THE LAKIN PARK DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation
Accept a Permanent Drainage Easement and Restrictive Covenant Agreement from W/C Lakin 1B VIII, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
Recommendation
Accept a Permanent Drainage Easement and Restrictive Covenant Agreement from W/C Lakin 1B VIII, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
| BUSINESS |
9.
ESTRELLA PARKWAY AND ESTRELLA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL TRAFFIC SIGNAL
City Traffic Engineer Hugh Bigalk presented a request to approve the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Estrella Parkway and Estrella Foothills High School. Mr. Bigalk reviewed the project details noting that the project would begin in September 2021 with a construction budget of $865,000.
Council inquired if a School Resource Officer could monitor the morning traffic as it seemed that traffic at the intersection had gotten worse.
Council asked why it would take five months to install the signal. Mr. Bigalk replied that one of the reasons was the production of the signal structure as the City did not have the signals in stock and there was only one manufacturer who did not produce the pole until it was ordered.
Council inquired if a School Resource Officer could monitor the morning traffic as it seemed that traffic at the intersection had gotten worse.
Council asked why it would take five months to install the signal. Mr. Bigalk replied that one of the reasons was the production of the signal structure as the City did not have the signals in stock and there was only one manufacturer who did not produce the pole until it was ordered.
MOTION BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to APPROVE expenditure of funds in the amount of $865,000 for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Estrella Parkway & Estrella Foothills High School. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
10.
MAP OF DEDICATION FOR VAN BUREN STREET – WEST OF BULLARD AVENUE
Development Services Director Christopher Baker presented a request to approve the Map of Dedication for Van Buren Street, west of Bullard Avenue. Mr. Baker explained that the purpose of the request was to receive, from the developer, an additional dedication of right-of-way to complete the right-of-way width on the north side of Van Buren Street to support the construction of necessary offsite infrastructure improvements for Cabana on Bullard.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to APPROVE the Map of Dedication for Van Buren Street – West of Bullard Avenue, subject to stipulations. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
11.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO SUPPORT THE BARTLETT DAM MODIFICATION FEASIBILITY STUDY AMONG VARIOUS PARTICIPATING ENTITIES, SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS' ASSOCIATION, AND SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT
Water Resources and Sustainability Manager Gretchen Erwin presented a request to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Salt River Project (SRP) and other entities on the Feasibility Study to modify Bartlett Dam on the Verde River. Ms. Erwin provided the background on why this was relevant to the City of Goodyear. She explained that a Verde Reservoir Sediment Mitigation Study would be performed to address sedimentation issues. She relayed that approximately 1,000 acre/feet per year was lost due to sedimentation. The loss of capacity has created some concern about SRPs ability to meet customer’s future needs.
Ms. Erwin reviewed the alternatives that were identified from the study and how users would benefit from the modifications at the Bartlett Dam. She explained that the modification to the dam was an interesting opportunity for the City of Goodyear because of its existing partnership with SRP and the city already having the infrastructure built that delivered water from the SRP canals to the surface water treatment plant.
Ms. Erwin reviewed the alternatives that were identified from the study and how users would benefit from the modifications at the Bartlett Dam. She explained that the modification to the dam was an interesting opportunity for the City of Goodyear because of its existing partnership with SRP and the city already having the infrastructure built that delivered water from the SRP canals to the surface water treatment plant.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to AUTHORIZE the City Manager or her designee to take any and all actions to execute the Memorandum of Understanding to Support the Bartlett Dam Modification Feasibility Study among various participating entities, Salt River Valley Water Users' Association, and Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
City Manager Julie Karins reminded everyone that city offices would be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day.
Council inquired about traffic monitoring at drop off and pick up times for multiple school locations throughout the city.
Council inquired about traffic monitoring at drop off and pick up times for multiple school locations throughout the city.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| September 13, 2021 | Work Session | 5:00 p.m. |
| September 13, 2021 | Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Lord adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:01 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 August 30, 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2021. SEAL:
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Darcie McCracken, City Clerk
| __________________________ Darcie McCracken, City Clerk |
__________________________ Georgia Lord, 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 August 30, 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2021. SEAL:
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Darcie McCracken, City Clerk