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 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER KAINO
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Georgia Lord; Vice Mayor Bill Stipp; Councilmember Joe Pizzillo; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
CITIZENS COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Jeffrey Uber, Goodyear resident, expressed that City staff were amazing to work with and hoped to get in contact with the Governor’s staff or Debbie Lesko’s staff.
Janet and Richard Kirshbaum, PebbleCreek residents, spoke about the water from the farming draining in to PebbleCreek. Ms. Kirshbaum expressed that they wanted to resolve the unsafe and unhealthy situation.
Janet and Richard Kirshbaum, PebbleCreek residents, spoke about the water from the farming draining in to PebbleCreek. Ms. Kirshbaum expressed that they wanted to resolve the unsafe and unhealthy situation.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 1 through 9. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation:
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meeting and Special Meeting held on April 12, 2021. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation:
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meeting and Special Meeting held on April 12, 2021. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
2.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BABBO ITALIAN EATERY
Recommendation:
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control of Application No. 137403 a request by Amy Louise Phillips, agent/applicant for World Wide Restaurants, Inc., for a new Series 12 liquor license for Babbo Italian Eatery, located at 15705 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, Arizona 85395 (Generally located on the south side of McDowell Rd., approximately one-fifth of a mile west of Estrella Parkway). (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation:
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control of Application No. 137403 a request by Amy Louise Phillips, agent/applicant for World Wide Restaurants, Inc., for a new Series 12 liquor license for Babbo Italian Eatery, located at 15705 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, Arizona 85395 (Generally located on the south side of McDowell Rd., approximately one-fifth of a mile west of Estrella Parkway). (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
3.
APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF $929,000 FOR REPAIRS TO PROJECT #60011 SITE 21 POTABLE WATER RESERVOIR REHABILITATION PROJECT AND RELATED BUDGET TRANSFERS
Recommendation:
Approve additional expenditure of funds of $141,000 for a total authorized amount of $929,000 for Project #60011 Site 21 Potable Water Reservoir Rehabilitation and related budget transfers. (Leonard Scheid, Water and Wastewater Superintendent; Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
Recommendation:
Approve additional expenditure of funds of $141,000 for a total authorized amount of $929,000 for Project #60011 Site 21 Potable Water Reservoir Rehabilitation and related budget transfers. (Leonard Scheid, Water and Wastewater Superintendent; Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
4.
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE TWO TEMPORARY DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITHIN EL CIDRO
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the execution of the Temporary Drainage Easement Agreement (Citrus Road) and the Temporary Drainage Easement Agreement (El Cidro Drive). (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the execution of the Temporary Drainage Easement Agreement (Citrus Road) and the Temporary Drainage Easement Agreement (El Cidro Drive). (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
5.
APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT 10-11
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2152 APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT 10-11; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT DOCUMENT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ACTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2152 APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT 10-11; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT DOCUMENT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ACTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)
6.
APPROVE A NEW MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND UNITED GOODYEAR FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 4005
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2148 APPROVING A NEW MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND UNITED GOODYEAR FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 4005 COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2021 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2023. (Lyman Locket, Human Resources Director)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2148 APPROVING A NEW MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND UNITED GOODYEAR FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 4005 COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2021 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2023. (Lyman Locket, Human Resources Director)
7.
FINAL PLAT OF PEBBLECREEK II UNIT 47A
Recommendation:
Approve the Final Plat of PebbleCreek Phase II Unit 47A, subject to stipulations. (Christian M. Williams, Planner)
Recommendation:
Approve the Final Plat of PebbleCreek Phase II Unit 47A, subject to stipulations. (Christian M. Williams, Planner)
8.
PRO TEM APPOINTMENT
Recommendation:
Appoint Judge Maria Brewer as Judge Pro Tempore of the Goodyear Municipal Court, for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 and for Fiscal Year 2022. (Crystal Whelan, Court Administrator)
Recommendation:
Appoint Judge Maria Brewer as Judge Pro Tempore of the Goodyear Municipal Court, for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 and for Fiscal Year 2022. (Crystal Whelan, Court Administrator)
9.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ESTRELLA PARCEL 11.I2
Recommendation:
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Estrella Parcel 11.I2, subject to stipulations. (Alex Lestinsky, Senior Planner)
Recommendation:
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Estrella Parcel 11.I2, subject to stipulations. (Alex Lestinsky, Senior Planner)
| PUBLIC HEARINGS |
The following actions will take place for each public hearing item:
A. Open the Public Hearing
B. Staff Presentation
C. Applicant Presentation (if applicable)
D. Receive Public Comment
E. Close the Public Hearing
10.
REZONE FOR AVIATA AT CANYON TRAILS
Mayor Lord opened the Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m.
Alex Lestinsky, Senior Planner, presented a proposal to Rezone Aviata at Canyon Trails. Ms. Lestinsky stated that the property was located at the northeast corner of Cotton Lane and Canyon Trails Boulevard. She reported that the request was to rezone the property from Planned Area Development (PAD) to the City’s MF-24 Multifamily district.
Christopher Baker, Development Services Director, explained that he and Ms. Lestinsky encouraged the owner and their legal representation to increase the architectural quality of the project based on previous input from Council.
Ms. Lestinsky went on to discuss the conceptual elevations for the apartment buildings and carriage units as well as the conceptual site plan.
Ms. Lestinsky mentioned that one resident had been in contact with the applicant and staff regarding concerns about height and distance from their backyard. She added that no one from the public spoke against the project at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 6:18 p.m.
Council asked what the PAD overlay was for the project. Ms. Lestinsky responded that it was designated as a medium high-density residential product as well as a court home product.
Andrew Yancy, with Bergin, Frakes, Smalley & Oberholtzer, representing the owner of the property, provided details about the plans for the project as well as discussing the design review package.
Discussion ensued on the new proposed elevations. Council asked how close the carriage units would be to the road. Ms. Lestinsky explained it would be approximately 130 feet to the property line plus the 30-foot setback.
Councilmember Kaino expressed that the entire corridor was shaping up to be rental properties from the I-10 freeway down to Canyon Trails Boulevard. She stated that she would not support the rezone because she wanted to see a diversity of products including court homes that provided a segment of the population the opportunity to enter into homeownership.
Councilmember Hampton added that he would not support the rezone noting that he wanted to see a court home or something similar instead of another apartment complex.
Alex Lestinsky, Senior Planner, presented a proposal to Rezone Aviata at Canyon Trails. Ms. Lestinsky stated that the property was located at the northeast corner of Cotton Lane and Canyon Trails Boulevard. She reported that the request was to rezone the property from Planned Area Development (PAD) to the City’s MF-24 Multifamily district.
Christopher Baker, Development Services Director, explained that he and Ms. Lestinsky encouraged the owner and their legal representation to increase the architectural quality of the project based on previous input from Council.
Ms. Lestinsky went on to discuss the conceptual elevations for the apartment buildings and carriage units as well as the conceptual site plan.
Ms. Lestinsky mentioned that one resident had been in contact with the applicant and staff regarding concerns about height and distance from their backyard. She added that no one from the public spoke against the project at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 6:18 p.m.
Council asked what the PAD overlay was for the project. Ms. Lestinsky responded that it was designated as a medium high-density residential product as well as a court home product.
Andrew Yancy, with Bergin, Frakes, Smalley & Oberholtzer, representing the owner of the property, provided details about the plans for the project as well as discussing the design review package.
Discussion ensued on the new proposed elevations. Council asked how close the carriage units would be to the road. Ms. Lestinsky explained it would be approximately 130 feet to the property line plus the 30-foot setback.
Councilmember Kaino expressed that the entire corridor was shaping up to be rental properties from the I-10 freeway down to Canyon Trails Boulevard. She stated that she would not support the rezone because she wanted to see a diversity of products including court homes that provided a segment of the population the opportunity to enter into homeownership.
Councilmember Hampton added that he would not support the rezone noting that he wanted to see a court home or something similar instead of another apartment complex.
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2143, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TITLED “OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP 20-04A REZONE FROM PAD TO MF-24”; AND “LEGAL DESCRIPTION - AVIATA”. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell
- NAY:
- Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Bill Stipp to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1499, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COTTON LANE AND CANYON TRAILS BOULEVARD FROM THE CANYON TRAILS PHASE I PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT TO THE MULTIFAMILY (MF-24) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell
- NAY:
- Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed
11.
PUEBLO VERDE STORAGE SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR CONVENIENCE STORAGE (MINI-STORAGE) ON PROPERTY ZONED C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
Mayor Lord opened the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Christian Williams, Planner, presented a request for a special use permit for a convenience storage. The property is located on the southeast corner of Sarival Avenue and Yuma Road and consists of approximately 3.8 acres. The property was also zoned as C-1 Neighborhood Commercial within the Pueblo Verde Planned Area Development (PAD).
Mr. Williams stated that the applicant intended to develop a portion of the vacant parcel into a self-storage facility. He reported that the proposed building would be 101,537 square feet and would include indoor convenience storage or mini storage contained within a two-story building.
Mr. Williams went on to discuss the zero-foot setback to the adjacent property line which was the Goodyear Fire Station. He added that Planning Staff and the applicant were supportive of reducing the setback to zero feet and of removing the existing western fire station wall so that the storage building became the wall.
Mr. Williams also provided stipulation highlights relating to windows, lighting, hours of operation, setbacks and interior yards.
Mr. Williams asked if approved, that stipulation #6 be modified to remove the last sentence due to a scrivener’s error as it related to the height of the building.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m.
A discussion ensued relating to the stipulations and how they affected the fire station. Mr. Williams added that the fire station was supportive of the deal points in the stipulations.
Christian Williams, Planner, presented a request for a special use permit for a convenience storage. The property is located on the southeast corner of Sarival Avenue and Yuma Road and consists of approximately 3.8 acres. The property was also zoned as C-1 Neighborhood Commercial within the Pueblo Verde Planned Area Development (PAD).
Mr. Williams stated that the applicant intended to develop a portion of the vacant parcel into a self-storage facility. He reported that the proposed building would be 101,537 square feet and would include indoor convenience storage or mini storage contained within a two-story building.
Mr. Williams went on to discuss the zero-foot setback to the adjacent property line which was the Goodyear Fire Station. He added that Planning Staff and the applicant were supportive of reducing the setback to zero feet and of removing the existing western fire station wall so that the storage building became the wall.
Mr. Williams also provided stipulation highlights relating to windows, lighting, hours of operation, setbacks and interior yards.
Mr. Williams asked if approved, that stipulation #6 be modified to remove the last sentence due to a scrivener’s error as it related to the height of the building.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m.
A discussion ensued relating to the stipulations and how they affected the fire station. Mr. Williams added that the fire station was supportive of the deal points in the stipulations.
MOTION BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, SECONDED BY Councilmember Wally Campbell to APPROVE the request for a Special Use Permit for a convenience storage (mini-storage) on an approximately 3.8-acre property zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) located southeast of Sarival Avenue and Yuma Road, subject to stipulations. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Wally Campbell to AMEND the previous motion to modify Stipulation #6 to remove the last sentence. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
12.
USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE USE (RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THROUGH)
Steve Careccia, Principal Planner, presented a request for a use permit for a Filiberto’s drive-through restaurant. Mr. Careccia stated that the property was located on Indian School Road and the Loop 303. He added that it was located within the East II portion of the PV303 Planned Area Development (PAD) which consisted of about 1,800 acres, and was designated for commercial.
Mr. Careccia reviewed the details of the request and the proposed development plan adding that the master developer would complete the surrounding improvement of the PAD. He also discussed the proposed elevations and added that staff was working with the developer on texture, materials and colors to meet the Council’s expectations.
Mr. Careccia stated that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request.
Council asked if staff was comfortable with the queuing set up on the site. Mr. Careccia replied that the queuing meets the minimum requirements and that staff had asked for as much queuing as possible. He added that if the drive-through queue backed up, there would not be any impact to the public streets.
Mr. Careccia reviewed the details of the request and the proposed development plan adding that the master developer would complete the surrounding improvement of the PAD. He also discussed the proposed elevations and added that staff was working with the developer on texture, materials and colors to meet the Council’s expectations.
Mr. Careccia stated that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request.
Council asked if staff was comfortable with the queuing set up on the site. Mr. Careccia replied that the queuing meets the minimum requirements and that staff had asked for as much queuing as possible. He added that if the drive-through queue backed up, there would not be any impact to the public streets.
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to RECOMMEND approval of the request for a use permit for a convenience use (restaurant with drive-through) on an approximately .83-acre parcel located near the southeast corner of the Loop 303 and Indian School Road within the PV303 Planned Area Development, subject to stipulations. The motion carried by the following votes:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
13.
REZONE PEBBLECREEK PHASE II - NORTHWEST PICKLEBALL AND RECREATION PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Lord opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Councilmember Campbell recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest.
Christian Williams, Planner, presented a request to rezone a property located on the northwest corner of 165th Avenue and Fairmount Avenue in PebbleCreek that consisted of approximately 5.97 acres. Mr. Williams stated that the property was currently zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) under the PebbleCreek Golf Resort Phase II Zoning and provided the details of the properties surrounding the rezone location. He also discussed the zoning history of PebbleCreek Phase II.
Mr. Williams went on to discuss the eight principle uses for the site, some of which included pickleball courts, tennis courts, and basketball courts. He also explained the development standards that included parking, building heights, setbacks and hours of operations.
Mr. Williams reviewed the dates the public was able to provide input regarding the rezone as well as the various comments in favor and in opposition received at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held on April 14, 2021.
Ed Bull, with Burch & Cracchiolo, representing the applicant, stated that he agreed with the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff’s recommendation. He also provided further details about the rezoning request. He noted that once the facility was built, it would be owned and operated by the homeowner’s association (HOA).
Mr. Bull went on to explain the separation from the Pickleball Courts to the nearest residential homes and a traffic impact and acoustical study that was conducted.
Darrell Berry, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in opposition to the Pickleball Courts and requested the following stipulations be added: additional speed limit signs, mandate a 9-foot high noise barrier, lights be of a directional type to minimize light pollution, and time of day usage be changed to not earlier than 7:00 a.m.
Martha Urbin, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in favor of the project and submitted 53 petition sheets with a total of 926 signatures of PebbleCreek residents also in favor of this project.
Bob Chester, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in favor of the project adding that Pickleball provided several health benefits to the PebbleCreek active adult community.
Jim Barbe, PebbleCreek resident, was in favor of the project. He read an email from another resident closest to the proposed pickleball courts, who was also in favor of the project.
Nancy Popenhagen, PebbleCreek resident, stated that she learned to love the sport of pickleball and urged the Council to support the rezone.
Chris Stelplugh, PebbleCreek resident, shared that she moved to Goodyear because it was a wonderful place to live and hoped the Council would approve the project.
Steve Cookie Kuk, PebbleCreek resident, expressed that he moved to PebbleCreek because it was an active adult community and hoped the project was approved.
Bill Saunders, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in favor of the project expressing that he and his wife moved to PebbleCreek for three reasons: pickleball, pickleball, and the environment.
Carole Schumacher, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in opposition to the project and submitted three petition sheets with 52 signatures opposing the project. Ms. Schumacher expressed that she wanted to see the site become a recreational amenity, but that 10,000 residents were not asked or given an opportunity to talk about whether pickleball courts were a needed amenity.
Pete Ischi, Pebblecreek resident, was in favor of the project and added that he also moved to PebbleCreek because of pickleball.
The following PebbleCreek residents submitted emails in support of the Pickleball Rezone:
Jennifer & Steve Tamparo, Julie Baird, Scott Baird, Bill Wise, Kathy Bauer, Bart Alford, Irene Manalili, Karyn Barbe, John Freerks, Rebecca Rodes, Richard Knowles, Sandy Stimola, Frank Gorski, Don & JoAn Schuler, Brent & Kim Ebert, Bob Paine, Jack Gregory, Daniel Lichtenfeld, Monte Williams, Mike & Dee Reynolds, Judi Williams, Jeffrey Renard, Pat Jensen, Michael Levine, Duane & Laurie Hoskinson, Stephen Cain, Regina & Dave Mamer, Steve Harper, Fred Lindner, Barbara Wise, Stan & Sheryl Sharp, Jackie Cameron, Suzanne Rambach, John & Constance Angus, Karen LaFever, Denise Johnson, Tim Herrick, John Shellhorse, Susie Nee, Sandy Crabtree, Charles Fahn, Bill Nee, David & Rebecca Trimble, Mike Crabtree, Vicki Carter, Steven Schaefer, Ellen Enright, Julie Cardinale, Philip C. Vorlander, Linda A. Vorlander, Lyla Reibel, Roy Johnson, Judi Johnson, and Karen Long.
The following PebbleCreek residents submitted speaker request forms in support of the Pickleball Rezone:
Bob Philip, Kathryn Villeneuve, Wade Johnson, Steve Cookie Kuk, Bill Saundes, Cynthia Schwartz, Reneé Chester, Steve Urbin, Gary Halperin, Linda Krueger, Theresa Meyers, Beth Kelly, Elaine Colter, Catharine Talbot Lawson, Joyce Pihl, Joan Knight, Vic Knight, John Pine, Darrell Livingston, Jeff Antrican, Felechia Justice, Gordon Cooper, Bruce J. Banks, Ellie Love, Janice Raugust, Dalonna Cooper, Joe Slocum, James M. Laham, Patricia Chernow, Herbert Hodes, Jonathan Colter, Gretchen Simons, Donald Simons, Pat Sherlock, Tony Wells, Alex Potapoff, Joanne Burch, David G. Burch, Dean Samuelson, Burt Geiger, Vicki Samuelson, Marka Locker, Theresa Carter, John O. Angus, Pamela Harper, Constance Angus, Judith Gauvin, Jeff Gauvin, Peggy Geiger, Lynn Manns, June S. Lee, Sandra Hartstone, Patti Holden, Rich Holden, Michael Schwartz, Don Paxton, Brett Rodgers, Shirley Seymour, Dennis Seymour, Debbie McKeever, Lynh Vu, Sherri L. Kuk, Margaret Carlson, David Carlson, Arlie R. Nelson, Karen Weldon, Bob Weldon, Michele Conroy, and Charles Conroy. [Illegible names were spelled to the best of our ability].
The following PebbleCreek residents submitted speaker request forms and an email in opposition to the Pickleball Rezone: Carol Schumacher, Diana Matney, Jane De Los Angeles, Ken Schumacher, Pete Sattog, James Hundt, James W. Vigars, and Jim & Kathy Sheard. [Illegible names were spelled to the best of our ability].
Speaker request forms were submitted by Lynn Banks and Robin Slocum and did not indicate whether they were in support of or in opposition of the Pickleball Rezone but indicated they did not wish to speak.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m.
A discussion ensued regarding disclosure reports and stipulations relating to speed limit signs, hours of operation and lighting for the project.
Council expressed that pickleball courts would be a great amenity and they hoped the HOA would work with the residents and address any issues that surfaced due to the project.
Council also thanked the residents for their input and for their participation in the process.
Councilmember Campbell recused herself due to a possible conflict of interest.
Christian Williams, Planner, presented a request to rezone a property located on the northwest corner of 165th Avenue and Fairmount Avenue in PebbleCreek that consisted of approximately 5.97 acres. Mr. Williams stated that the property was currently zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) under the PebbleCreek Golf Resort Phase II Zoning and provided the details of the properties surrounding the rezone location. He also discussed the zoning history of PebbleCreek Phase II.
Mr. Williams went on to discuss the eight principle uses for the site, some of which included pickleball courts, tennis courts, and basketball courts. He also explained the development standards that included parking, building heights, setbacks and hours of operations.
Mr. Williams reviewed the dates the public was able to provide input regarding the rezone as well as the various comments in favor and in opposition received at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held on April 14, 2021.
Ed Bull, with Burch & Cracchiolo, representing the applicant, stated that he agreed with the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff’s recommendation. He also provided further details about the rezoning request. He noted that once the facility was built, it would be owned and operated by the homeowner’s association (HOA).
Mr. Bull went on to explain the separation from the Pickleball Courts to the nearest residential homes and a traffic impact and acoustical study that was conducted.
Darrell Berry, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in opposition to the Pickleball Courts and requested the following stipulations be added: additional speed limit signs, mandate a 9-foot high noise barrier, lights be of a directional type to minimize light pollution, and time of day usage be changed to not earlier than 7:00 a.m.
Martha Urbin, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in favor of the project and submitted 53 petition sheets with a total of 926 signatures of PebbleCreek residents also in favor of this project.
Bob Chester, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in favor of the project adding that Pickleball provided several health benefits to the PebbleCreek active adult community.
Jim Barbe, PebbleCreek resident, was in favor of the project. He read an email from another resident closest to the proposed pickleball courts, who was also in favor of the project.
Nancy Popenhagen, PebbleCreek resident, stated that she learned to love the sport of pickleball and urged the Council to support the rezone.
Chris Stelplugh, PebbleCreek resident, shared that she moved to Goodyear because it was a wonderful place to live and hoped the Council would approve the project.
Steve Cookie Kuk, PebbleCreek resident, expressed that he moved to PebbleCreek because it was an active adult community and hoped the project was approved.
Bill Saunders, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in favor of the project expressing that he and his wife moved to PebbleCreek for three reasons: pickleball, pickleball, and the environment.
Carole Schumacher, PebbleCreek resident, spoke in opposition to the project and submitted three petition sheets with 52 signatures opposing the project. Ms. Schumacher expressed that she wanted to see the site become a recreational amenity, but that 10,000 residents were not asked or given an opportunity to talk about whether pickleball courts were a needed amenity.
Pete Ischi, Pebblecreek resident, was in favor of the project and added that he also moved to PebbleCreek because of pickleball.
The following PebbleCreek residents submitted emails in support of the Pickleball Rezone:
Jennifer & Steve Tamparo, Julie Baird, Scott Baird, Bill Wise, Kathy Bauer, Bart Alford, Irene Manalili, Karyn Barbe, John Freerks, Rebecca Rodes, Richard Knowles, Sandy Stimola, Frank Gorski, Don & JoAn Schuler, Brent & Kim Ebert, Bob Paine, Jack Gregory, Daniel Lichtenfeld, Monte Williams, Mike & Dee Reynolds, Judi Williams, Jeffrey Renard, Pat Jensen, Michael Levine, Duane & Laurie Hoskinson, Stephen Cain, Regina & Dave Mamer, Steve Harper, Fred Lindner, Barbara Wise, Stan & Sheryl Sharp, Jackie Cameron, Suzanne Rambach, John & Constance Angus, Karen LaFever, Denise Johnson, Tim Herrick, John Shellhorse, Susie Nee, Sandy Crabtree, Charles Fahn, Bill Nee, David & Rebecca Trimble, Mike Crabtree, Vicki Carter, Steven Schaefer, Ellen Enright, Julie Cardinale, Philip C. Vorlander, Linda A. Vorlander, Lyla Reibel, Roy Johnson, Judi Johnson, and Karen Long.
The following PebbleCreek residents submitted speaker request forms in support of the Pickleball Rezone:
Bob Philip, Kathryn Villeneuve, Wade Johnson, Steve Cookie Kuk, Bill Saundes, Cynthia Schwartz, Reneé Chester, Steve Urbin, Gary Halperin, Linda Krueger, Theresa Meyers, Beth Kelly, Elaine Colter, Catharine Talbot Lawson, Joyce Pihl, Joan Knight, Vic Knight, John Pine, Darrell Livingston, Jeff Antrican, Felechia Justice, Gordon Cooper, Bruce J. Banks, Ellie Love, Janice Raugust, Dalonna Cooper, Joe Slocum, James M. Laham, Patricia Chernow, Herbert Hodes, Jonathan Colter, Gretchen Simons, Donald Simons, Pat Sherlock, Tony Wells, Alex Potapoff, Joanne Burch, David G. Burch, Dean Samuelson, Burt Geiger, Vicki Samuelson, Marka Locker, Theresa Carter, John O. Angus, Pamela Harper, Constance Angus, Judith Gauvin, Jeff Gauvin, Peggy Geiger, Lynn Manns, June S. Lee, Sandra Hartstone, Patti Holden, Rich Holden, Michael Schwartz, Don Paxton, Brett Rodgers, Shirley Seymour, Dennis Seymour, Debbie McKeever, Lynh Vu, Sherri L. Kuk, Margaret Carlson, David Carlson, Arlie R. Nelson, Karen Weldon, Bob Weldon, Michele Conroy, and Charles Conroy. [Illegible names were spelled to the best of our ability].
The following PebbleCreek residents submitted speaker request forms and an email in opposition to the Pickleball Rezone: Carol Schumacher, Diana Matney, Jane De Los Angeles, Ken Schumacher, Pete Sattog, James Hundt, James W. Vigars, and Jim & Kathy Sheard. [Illegible names were spelled to the best of our ability].
Speaker request forms were submitted by Lynn Banks and Robin Slocum and did not indicate whether they were in support of or in opposition of the Pickleball Rezone but indicated they did not wish to speak.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m.
A discussion ensued regarding disclosure reports and stipulations relating to speed limit signs, hours of operation and lighting for the project.
Council expressed that pickleball courts would be a great amenity and they hoped the HOA would work with the residents and address any issues that surfaced due to the project.
Council also thanked the residents for their input and for their participation in the process.
MOTION BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2141 DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TITLED, “OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 20-07A;” “LEGAL DESCRIPTION PebbleCreek Phase II NW QUAD Pickleball Area December 28, 2020;” AND “PEBBLECREEK PHASE II – NORTHWEST PICKLEBALL AND RECREATION PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT - DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS DATED MARCH 2021.” The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Other:
- Councilmember Wally Campbell (RECUSE)
Passed
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1498 CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 5.97 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF 165TH AVENUE AND FAIRMONT AVENUE, KNOWN AS PEBBLECREEK PHASE II – NORTHWEST PICKLEBALL AND RECREATION; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Other:
- Councilmember Wally Campbell (RECUSE)
Passed
Mayor Lord recessed the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Mayor Lord reconvened the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
Mayor Lord reconvened the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED LICENSING FEES AND PENALTIES TO LICENSED PROVIDERS OF THE GOODYEAR SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE PROGRAM
Mayor Lord opened the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m.
Christine McMurdy, Project Management Coordinator, presented the Goodyear Shared Mobility Device Program. Ms. McMurdy discussed the two-phase approach noting that in December 2019, an ordinance was approved to amend the City Code to create a Shared Mobility Device Program.
Ms. McMurdy went on to discuss the program fees and penalties. She also reviewed the assurances and the program operating standards.
Ms. McMurdy explained the next steps with a targeted program start date of June 1, 2021.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 8:57 p.m.
A discussion ensued on the popularity of the devices and Ms. McMurdy mentioned that many companies had to pull their scooters back due to the pandemic. Many of the companies also changed their business model to allow for cooperation with cities.
Christine McMurdy, Project Management Coordinator, presented the Goodyear Shared Mobility Device Program. Ms. McMurdy discussed the two-phase approach noting that in December 2019, an ordinance was approved to amend the City Code to create a Shared Mobility Device Program.
Ms. McMurdy went on to discuss the program fees and penalties. She also reviewed the assurances and the program operating standards.
Ms. McMurdy explained the next steps with a targeted program start date of June 1, 2021.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 8:57 p.m.
A discussion ensued on the popularity of the devices and Ms. McMurdy mentioned that many companies had to pull their scooters back due to the pandemic. Many of the companies also changed their business model to allow for cooperation with cities.
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2149 APPROVING THE GOODYEAR SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE PROGRAM, ARTICLE 6 AND 7 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS, PENALTIES, FEES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Laura Kaino
- NAY:
- Councilmember Wally Campbell
Passed
15.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PY2021-2025 CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PY2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Mayor Lord opened the Public Hearing at 9:07 p.m.
Jenna Goad, Assistant to the City Manager, Christina Panaitescu, Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor, and Martina Kuehl, consultant hired to assist with the CDBG planning documents, conducted a public hearing for the PY2021-2025 CDBG Consolidated Plan and PY2021 Annual Action Plan to receive public comments on the draft plans.
Ms. Kuehl provided an overview of the 5-year consolidated plan process stating that it was the framework for the long-term use of Community Development Block Grant funds. She added that the plan included seven required elements of affordable housing, homelessness and special populations, non-housing community development, barriers to affordable housing development, lead-based paint, anti-poverty strategy and institutional structure and coordination.
Ms. Kuehl reviewed the priorities and goals outlined in the plan that included high priority activities and low priority activities.
Ms. Panaitescu stated that the annual action plan would need to be completed each year to communicate to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) how the City planned to spend the upcoming allocation. She added that the projects that were identified in the plan, were required to be tied to one of the priorities.
Ms. Panaitescu stated that the allocation would be $422,807 and the activities that were proposed to be funded with the allocation were community improvements such as the North Subdivision streetlight project and program administration.
Ms. Goad noted that the next steps included a public comment period through April 30. The final plans, along with a record of the public comments received, would be brought back to the Council for consideration on May 10. The City expected the funds to be available after July 1, pending HUD approval.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 9:18 p.m.
Jenna Goad, Assistant to the City Manager, Christina Panaitescu, Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor, and Martina Kuehl, consultant hired to assist with the CDBG planning documents, conducted a public hearing for the PY2021-2025 CDBG Consolidated Plan and PY2021 Annual Action Plan to receive public comments on the draft plans.
Ms. Kuehl provided an overview of the 5-year consolidated plan process stating that it was the framework for the long-term use of Community Development Block Grant funds. She added that the plan included seven required elements of affordable housing, homelessness and special populations, non-housing community development, barriers to affordable housing development, lead-based paint, anti-poverty strategy and institutional structure and coordination.
Ms. Kuehl reviewed the priorities and goals outlined in the plan that included high priority activities and low priority activities.
Ms. Panaitescu stated that the annual action plan would need to be completed each year to communicate to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) how the City planned to spend the upcoming allocation. She added that the projects that were identified in the plan, were required to be tied to one of the priorities.
Ms. Panaitescu stated that the allocation would be $422,807 and the activities that were proposed to be funded with the allocation were community improvements such as the North Subdivision streetlight project and program administration.
Ms. Goad noted that the next steps included a public comment period through April 30. The final plans, along with a record of the public comments received, would be brought back to the Council for consideration on May 10. The City expected the funds to be available after July 1, pending HUD approval.
Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 9:18 p.m.
| BUSINESS |
16.
FOREIGN TRADE ZONE POLICY
Harry Paxton, Economic Development Project Manager, presented a request to approve the Foreign Trade Zone policy. Mr. Paxton reviewed the Council’s previous actions dating back to July 2009 when the Council approved participation in the Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone. He stated that the purpose for creating the program was to attract quality companies to the City’s industrial areas.
Mr. Paxton recapped the Council’s policy direction that included encouraging development, provide incentives consistent with the City’s development policies, encourage the location of the City’s targeted industries, specifically high-wage jobs and provide a periodic review of the policy and assess if the policy needed amending.
Mr. Paxton provided the details of the proposed policy that included items such as manufacturing companies employing at least 100 persons, and pay 51% of employees 125% of the Arizona median wage and reviewing the policy every three years.
A discussion ensued regarding job criteria for companies and how the policy could prohibit companies coming to Goodyear who could not meet the 100 job requirement.
Mr. Paxton recapped the Council’s policy direction that included encouraging development, provide incentives consistent with the City’s development policies, encourage the location of the City’s targeted industries, specifically high-wage jobs and provide a periodic review of the policy and assess if the policy needed amending.
Mr. Paxton provided the details of the proposed policy that included items such as manufacturing companies employing at least 100 persons, and pay 51% of employees 125% of the Arizona median wage and reviewing the policy every three years.
A discussion ensued regarding job criteria for companies and how the policy could prohibit companies coming to Goodyear who could not meet the 100 job requirement.
MOTION BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2154 APPROVING FOREIGN TRADE ZONE POLICY OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR DATED APRIL 26, 2021; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION TO TAKE ACTIONS AND EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT INTENT OF THE RESOLUTION; LIMITING APPLICATION OF TAX POLICY TO FUTURE FTZ SITES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Laura Kaino
- NAY:
- Vice Mayor Bill Stipp, Councilmember Brannon Hampton
Passed
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Julie Karins, City Manager, reminded residents that April 27 was the final day for residents to complete the City’s Citizen’s Satisfaction Survey. The results of the survey would be presented to Council in June.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| May 10, 2021 | Work Session | 5:00 p.m. |
| May 10, 2021 | Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Lord adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:34 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 April 26, 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2021. SEAL:
_____________________________
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 April 26, 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2021. SEAL:
_____________________________
Darcie McCracken, City Clerk