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 VICE MAYOR HAMPTON
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
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
There were no public comments on non-agenda items.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Wally Campbell to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 1 through 10. 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
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from a Regular Meeting held on September 13, 2021. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from a Regular Meeting held on September 13, 2021. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
2.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR OLD CHICAGO PIZZA AND TAPROOM
Recommendation
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No.155544 a request by Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent/applicant for Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom, for a new Series 12 liquor license. Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom is located at 1828 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, Arizona 85395 (Generally located north of McDowell Road, west of Litchfield Road). (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No.155544 a request by Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent/applicant for Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom, for a new Series 12 liquor license. Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom is located at 1828 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, Arizona 85395 (Generally located north of McDowell Road, west of Litchfield Road). (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
3.
APPROVE EXPENDITURE UP TO $675,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CENTRIFUGE TO REPLACE AN EXISTING UNIT AT THE GOODYEAR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $675,000 to purchase a new replacement centrifuge for the Goodyear Water Reclamation Facility. (Todd Carpenter, Process Operations Manager; Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $675,000 to purchase a new replacement centrifuge for the Goodyear Water Reclamation Facility. (Todd Carpenter, Process Operations Manager; Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
4.
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUCKEYE WATER CONSERVATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT (BWCDD) FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND DISCHARGE TO THE CANAL AND RELATED BUDGET TRANSFERS
Recommendation
Approve the Agreement with the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District for improvements and discharge into the canal and related budget transfers. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
Recommendation
Approve the Agreement with the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District for improvements and discharge into the canal and related budget transfers. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
5.
APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF $2,858,184 FOR NITRATE TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS AT SITE 18
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds not to exceed $2,858,184 for design, construction and equipment for Treatment Improvements at Site 18. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director and Lisa Melton, Senior Project Manager)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds not to exceed $2,858,184 for design, construction and equipment for Treatment Improvements at Site 18. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director and Lisa Melton, Senior Project Manager)
6.
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR LA PRIVADA PARCELS 3 AND 7
Recommendation
Approve the preliminary plat for La Privada Parcels 3 and 7, subdividing approximately 87.82 acres into 284 lots and 28 tracts (the “Property”), subject to stipulations and grant the City Engineer or his designee to modify stipulations provided the modifications are consistent with the intent of the stipulations being modified and are not inconsistent with the terms of any other document adopted by the Goodyear City Council related to the development of the La Privada Property. (Christian M. Williams, Planner)
Recommendation
Approve the preliminary plat for La Privada Parcels 3 and 7, subdividing approximately 87.82 acres into 284 lots and 28 tracts (the “Property”), subject to stipulations and grant the City Engineer or his designee to modify stipulations provided the modifications are consistent with the intent of the stipulations being modified and are not inconsistent with the terms of any other document adopted by the Goodyear City Council related to the development of the La Privada Property. (Christian M. Williams, Planner)
7.
APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE TERMINATION OF IRRIGATION DELIVERY SERVICE, TERMINATION OF TAIL-WATER COLLECTION AND PARTIAL RELEASE AND RESTATEMENT OF EASEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROOSEVELT IRRIGATION EASEMENT AND IRRIGATION SERVICES ON THE RECREATION CAMPUS PROPERTY
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Termination of Irrigation Delivery Service, a Termination of Tail-Water Collection, and a Partial Release and Restatement of Easement between the City and Roosevelt Irrigation District, an Arizona municipal corporation. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Termination of Irrigation Delivery Service, a Termination of Tail-Water Collection, and a Partial Release and Restatement of Easement between the City and Roosevelt Irrigation District, an Arizona municipal corporation. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
8.
ACCEPTANCE OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH SOUTH SENDERO DRIVE-PHASE 2 WITHIN ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN RANCH
Recommendation
Authorize the acceptance of the dedication of the Public Utility and Sidewalk Easement from NNP III–EMR 3, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
Recommendation
Authorize the acceptance of the dedication of the Public Utility and Sidewalk Easement from NNP III–EMR 3, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
9.
SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL OF APPEAL OF AZPDES PERMIT AZ0022357
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2181 AGREEING TO SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL OF THE APPEAL THE CITY OF GOODYEAR FILED CHALLENGING THE TERMS OF AZPDES PERMIT NO. AZ0022357; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sarah Chilton, Deputy City Attorney)
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2181 AGREEING TO SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL OF THE APPEAL THE CITY OF GOODYEAR FILED CHALLENGING THE TERMS OF AZPDES PERMIT NO. AZ0022357; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sarah Chilton, Deputy City Attorney)
10.
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS
Recommendation
Approve budget transfers. (Doug Sandstrom, Finance Director)
Recommendation
Approve budget transfers. (Doug Sandstrom, Finance Director)
| PUBLIC HEARINGS |
11.
REZONE APPROXIMATELY 40-ACRES FROM R1-6 (SINGLE-FAMILY) TO MF-12 AND MF-24 FOR COTTON COMMONS
Mayor Lord opened the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m.
Planner Christian Williams presented a request to rezone approximately 40 acres located on the southwest corner of 173rd Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road from R1-6 Single Family to Multifamily (MF-12) and (MF-24). Mr. Williams provided the general plan and zoning history of the property. He also provided information on the surrounding multifamily communities near the subject property.
Mr. Williams described the details of the proposal that included stipulations to address continuity with the surrounding area, colors, aesthetics, and diversity on product offering.
Mr. Williams discussed the virtual neighborhood meeting hosted by the applicant on June 1, 2021, where comments from the neighbors were mostly concerned with three-story rental products and loss of the mountain views to the northwest. He continued that on September 15, 2021, during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, nine households spoke in opposition to the rezone and members of the adjacent communities were concerned with increased traffic, increased crime, loss of views, noise, transient renters and homelessness. He noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval of the rezone.
Wendy Riddell, with Berry Riddell, LLC, highlighted additional components of the rezone that included details about a powerline corridor and the setbacks. Ms. Riddell noted that a high school was anticipated to be constructed adjacent to the property within the next five years. Ms. Riddell explained that the General Plan allowed for and provided guidance to having multifamily/high density development in the area of the subject property.
The following Goodyear residents spoke in opposition to the rezone expressing concerns with traffic, loss of mountain views, crime, vandalism, decreased home values, public safety, increase in cost of living, loss of sense of community and an increase in property tax:
Lou McBee, Carl Andersan, Dennis Eickmann, Evangelina Jimenez, Michael Santoianni, Robert Leslie, Adam Brown, Brian Day, Ruth Ford, Jimmy Thomas, LaTerrence Houston, Sandra Cordova, Robin Kalde, Angela Willliams and T.J. Wade.
The following Goodyear residents submitted speaker cards in opposition to the rezone, but did not wish to speak:
Candi Anderson, Linda Espositio, Liliana Calderon, Jose Carrasco, Brian and Theresa Neely, Paul Harlee, Melissa Wilkins, Karen Moffitt, Raymond Jamroz, Keven Kingsbury, Patricia Kingsbury and Briana Navejar.
The following individuals submitted speaker cards in opposition to the rezone, but did not wish to speak:
John W. Boswell and Aisha King Jones
Ms. Riddell expressed that she understood the resident's concerns noting that change and growth is hard. She went on to review the national averages on renters as well as examples of current rental apartments in Goodyear.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Council inquired if there were any traffic stipulations. Mr. Williams explained that a traffic impact analysis is conducted in the zoning and site plan phases.
Council asked if the City’s Code Enforcement would make sure that apartment complexes were up to code. Mr. Williams responded that Code Enforcement would ensure that the property was maintained as it was approved.
Council inquired about when the SR-303 would be built out. Engineering Director Sumeet Mohan responded that the City did not have a final construction date, but that the City was approximating a 2028 date. Mr. Mohan added that the freeway would be an above the grade crossing.
Council inquired if there was a time limit for the roads around the project to be completed. Development Services Director Christopher Baker responded that if the project was approved, it would go through the site plan, civil engineering, and building code review process. He added that a certificate of occupancy would not be issued for any of the buildings until all the infrastructure needed to support the project is completed.
Council inquired about the amenities that would keep the residents interested and engaged on the properties. Ms. Riddell stated that there would be gyms, pools, ramadas, barbeques and a concierge package service available to the residents.
Council inquired about the general property values in the City. Finance Director Doug Sandstrom responded that the overall City valuation was an average increase of about nine percent per year. Mr. Sandstrom added that for single family residential in the city for the last four years, the increase in full cash value, which is the County Assessor’s version of market value, had been 6.4 percent on average per year.
Council inquired about the percentage of the single-family housing stock versus rentals in the City. Mr. Baker replied that as of January 2021, there was approximately 33,500 single family homes and that about 15.2 percent of housing stock was multifamily. He added that Goodyear had a lower percentage of multifamily rentals than many other cities throughout the valley.
Council asked if there was information available on apartment crime. Goodyear Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez responded that he could not say nor did he have any data to show that crime was worse in apartment complexes than in residential neighborhoods. He said the community was safe and officers were working proactively with the community to combat crime.
Planner Christian Williams presented a request to rezone approximately 40 acres located on the southwest corner of 173rd Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road from R1-6 Single Family to Multifamily (MF-12) and (MF-24). Mr. Williams provided the general plan and zoning history of the property. He also provided information on the surrounding multifamily communities near the subject property.
Mr. Williams described the details of the proposal that included stipulations to address continuity with the surrounding area, colors, aesthetics, and diversity on product offering.
Mr. Williams discussed the virtual neighborhood meeting hosted by the applicant on June 1, 2021, where comments from the neighbors were mostly concerned with three-story rental products and loss of the mountain views to the northwest. He continued that on September 15, 2021, during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, nine households spoke in opposition to the rezone and members of the adjacent communities were concerned with increased traffic, increased crime, loss of views, noise, transient renters and homelessness. He noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval of the rezone.
Wendy Riddell, with Berry Riddell, LLC, highlighted additional components of the rezone that included details about a powerline corridor and the setbacks. Ms. Riddell noted that a high school was anticipated to be constructed adjacent to the property within the next five years. Ms. Riddell explained that the General Plan allowed for and provided guidance to having multifamily/high density development in the area of the subject property.
The following Goodyear residents spoke in opposition to the rezone expressing concerns with traffic, loss of mountain views, crime, vandalism, decreased home values, public safety, increase in cost of living, loss of sense of community and an increase in property tax:
Lou McBee, Carl Andersan, Dennis Eickmann, Evangelina Jimenez, Michael Santoianni, Robert Leslie, Adam Brown, Brian Day, Ruth Ford, Jimmy Thomas, LaTerrence Houston, Sandra Cordova, Robin Kalde, Angela Willliams and T.J. Wade.
The following Goodyear residents submitted speaker cards in opposition to the rezone, but did not wish to speak:
Candi Anderson, Linda Espositio, Liliana Calderon, Jose Carrasco, Brian and Theresa Neely, Paul Harlee, Melissa Wilkins, Karen Moffitt, Raymond Jamroz, Keven Kingsbury, Patricia Kingsbury and Briana Navejar.
The following individuals submitted speaker cards in opposition to the rezone, but did not wish to speak:
John W. Boswell and Aisha King Jones
Ms. Riddell expressed that she understood the resident's concerns noting that change and growth is hard. She went on to review the national averages on renters as well as examples of current rental apartments in Goodyear.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Council inquired if there were any traffic stipulations. Mr. Williams explained that a traffic impact analysis is conducted in the zoning and site plan phases.
Council asked if the City’s Code Enforcement would make sure that apartment complexes were up to code. Mr. Williams responded that Code Enforcement would ensure that the property was maintained as it was approved.
Council inquired about when the SR-303 would be built out. Engineering Director Sumeet Mohan responded that the City did not have a final construction date, but that the City was approximating a 2028 date. Mr. Mohan added that the freeway would be an above the grade crossing.
Council inquired if there was a time limit for the roads around the project to be completed. Development Services Director Christopher Baker responded that if the project was approved, it would go through the site plan, civil engineering, and building code review process. He added that a certificate of occupancy would not be issued for any of the buildings until all the infrastructure needed to support the project is completed.
Council inquired about the amenities that would keep the residents interested and engaged on the properties. Ms. Riddell stated that there would be gyms, pools, ramadas, barbeques and a concierge package service available to the residents.
Council inquired about the general property values in the City. Finance Director Doug Sandstrom responded that the overall City valuation was an average increase of about nine percent per year. Mr. Sandstrom added that for single family residential in the city for the last four years, the increase in full cash value, which is the County Assessor’s version of market value, had been 6.4 percent on average per year.
Council inquired about the percentage of the single-family housing stock versus rentals in the City. Mr. Baker replied that as of January 2021, there was approximately 33,500 single family homes and that about 15.2 percent of housing stock was multifamily. He added that Goodyear had a lower percentage of multifamily rentals than many other cities throughout the valley.
Council asked if there was information available on apartment crime. Goodyear Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez responded that he could not say nor did he have any data to show that crime was worse in apartment complexes than in residential neighborhoods. He said the community was safe and officers were working proactively with the community to combat crime.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to ADOPT RESOLUTION 2021-2169, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED "OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-05 CITY OF GOODYEAR, AZ – REZONE CASE," "LEGAL DESCRIPTION – COTTON COMMONS," "LEGAL DESCRIPTION – COTTON COMMONS MF-12 PARCEL," AND "LEGAL DESCRIPTION – COTTON COMMONS MF-24 PARCEL." 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
MOTION BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1508, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 40-ACRES FROM R1-6 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO MF-12 (MULTI-FAMILY) ON THE EASTERN 19.18-ACRES AND MF-24 (MULTI-FAMILY) ON THE WESTERN 20.95-ACRES; ADOPTING FINDINGS; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT, CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND PENALTIES. 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
Mayor Lord recessed the Regular Meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Mayor Lord reconvened the Regular Meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Mayor Lord reconvened the Regular Meeting at 8:20 p.m.
12.
REZONE APPROXIMATELY 12.7 ACRES FROM COMMERCIAL PAD (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT)/C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO MF-24 WITH CANYON TRAILS TOWNE CENTER RESIDENCES DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS MF-24 WITH PAD OVERLAY
Mayor Lord opened the Public Hearing at 8:20 p.m.
Planner Christian Williams presented a request to rezone 12.7 acres located on the southeast corner of Cotton Lane and Canyon Trails Boulevard. The property was currently zoned as Commercial Planned Area Development (PAD)/General Commercial (C-2) as part of the Canyon Trails Phase I PAD.
Mr. Williams provided the zoning history of the property as well as the current multifamily locations in the area.
Mr. Williams reviewed the proposal which included rezoning the property to MF-24 Multifamily/Residential with a PAD overlay. He also reviewed the setbacks, landscaping, recreation, open space, parking and building color schemes.
Ed Bull, representing the applicant, stated he agreed with the staff report and appreciated the recommendation for approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and from staff. Mr. Bull introduced David Malin and Jimmy McCloskey who were helping revitalize the Canyon Trails Town Center.
Mr. Malin spoke about the history of the Canyon Trails Town Center and about how bringing in mixed uses would help bring in more restaurants and box stores.
Jimmy McCloskey, with Embrey Partners, provided information about Embrey Partners and discussed the details of how Canyon Trails Town Center was selected for the development of the multifamily project.
Linda Esposito and Ron Childers, Goodyear residents, spoke in opposition to the project expressing concerns with traffic, sound, safety and how the complex does not fit within Canyon Trails Town Center and that it should remain commercial.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 8:59 p.m.
Council requested a map of how the SR-303 would look in the area of the project. Mr. Bull presented a slide of the cross-section of the SR-303 and explained the details of the location of the freeway to the proposed development.
Council expressed their support for the project and looked forward to the further development and growth of the center.
Council thanked Mr. Williams and the applicant for a thorough presentation.
Planner Christian Williams presented a request to rezone 12.7 acres located on the southeast corner of Cotton Lane and Canyon Trails Boulevard. The property was currently zoned as Commercial Planned Area Development (PAD)/General Commercial (C-2) as part of the Canyon Trails Phase I PAD.
Mr. Williams provided the zoning history of the property as well as the current multifamily locations in the area.
Mr. Williams reviewed the proposal which included rezoning the property to MF-24 Multifamily/Residential with a PAD overlay. He also reviewed the setbacks, landscaping, recreation, open space, parking and building color schemes.
Ed Bull, representing the applicant, stated he agreed with the staff report and appreciated the recommendation for approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and from staff. Mr. Bull introduced David Malin and Jimmy McCloskey who were helping revitalize the Canyon Trails Town Center.
Mr. Malin spoke about the history of the Canyon Trails Town Center and about how bringing in mixed uses would help bring in more restaurants and box stores.
Jimmy McCloskey, with Embrey Partners, provided information about Embrey Partners and discussed the details of how Canyon Trails Town Center was selected for the development of the multifamily project.
Linda Esposito and Ron Childers, Goodyear residents, spoke in opposition to the project expressing concerns with traffic, sound, safety and how the complex does not fit within Canyon Trails Town Center and that it should remain commercial.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 8:59 p.m.
Council requested a map of how the SR-303 would look in the area of the project. Mr. Bull presented a slide of the cross-section of the SR-303 and explained the details of the location of the freeway to the proposed development.
Council expressed their support for the project and looked forward to the further development and growth of the center.
Council thanked Mr. Williams and the applicant for a thorough presentation.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2176, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TITLED, "OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-03" AND "LOT 4 LEGAL DESCRIPTION," AND "CANYON TRAILS TOWNE CENTER RESIDENCES DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS MF-24 WITH PAD OVERLAY (JULY 2021)." 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
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1516, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 12.7 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COTTON LANE AND CANYON TRAILS BOULEVARD TO BE KNOWN AS CANYON TRAILS TOWNE CENTER RESIDENCES; 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 Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
13.
LAKIN PARK BUNGALOWS PAD OVERLAY
Mayor Lord opened the Public Hearing at 9:20 p.m.
Senior Planner Alex Lestinsky presented the Lakin Park Bungalows Planned Area Development (PAD) request to rezone to MF-24 with a PAD Overlay. Ms. Lestinsky reviewed the zoning of the property and the PAD Overlay details that included allowing single-family rentals and reducing rear-yard setbacks from 30 feet to 20 feet.
Ms. Lestinsky reviewed the conceptual site plans and conceptual building elevations along with a fire station analysis. She also noted that the Fire Station listed in the Council Action Report was incorrect and the correct Goodyear Fire Stations nearest to the Lakin Park Bungalows are Fire Station 184 and Fire Station 182.
Ms. Lestinky relayed that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the rezone.
Noel Carter, General Manager of the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District (BWCDD), spoke about how the PAD affected the canal system adjacent to the south side of the proposed PAD. Mr. Carter provided some photos to the Council that showed an open lateral canal that crossed the proposed PAD. Mr. Carter also discussed the issues associated with having developments adjacent to the canals. He encouraged the Council to change the PAD to industrial.
Linda Esposito, Goodyear resident, submitted a speaker card in opposition to the Lakin Park Bungalows Rezone, however, left before the item was called.
There being no other speakers present, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 9:30 p.m.
Council requested that staff address the lateral canal issues. Deputy Director of Engineering Stephen Scinto explained that should the development move forward, during the design and civil construction drawing process, the engineer assigned to the project would work with the property owner and the BWCDD and would design a relocation or tiling of the lateral canal.
Council inquired about the plan to create a barrier from the canal. Ms. Lestinsky replied that the applicant has included a perimeter wall along the boundary of the property with no access to the canal.
Council expressed their dislike of the conceptual design of the proposed homes.
Council also expressed that they thought the canal issue should be resolved prior to the project being brought forth for Council approval.
Mr. Baker explained that the notice for the rezone was provided to all interested parties, the irrigation district being one of them. The request before the Council was to approve the rezone. Mr. Baker added that the property still needs design approval from the Engineering Department and the irrigation district before any permits will be issued.
Kyle Barichello, with RVi Planning and Landscape Architecture, spoke about the rezone stating that they were aware of the canal issue and stated they would be working side-by-side with the BWCDD throughout the site planning process.
Senior Planner Alex Lestinsky presented the Lakin Park Bungalows Planned Area Development (PAD) request to rezone to MF-24 with a PAD Overlay. Ms. Lestinsky reviewed the zoning of the property and the PAD Overlay details that included allowing single-family rentals and reducing rear-yard setbacks from 30 feet to 20 feet.
Ms. Lestinsky reviewed the conceptual site plans and conceptual building elevations along with a fire station analysis. She also noted that the Fire Station listed in the Council Action Report was incorrect and the correct Goodyear Fire Stations nearest to the Lakin Park Bungalows are Fire Station 184 and Fire Station 182.
Ms. Lestinky relayed that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the rezone.
Noel Carter, General Manager of the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District (BWCDD), spoke about how the PAD affected the canal system adjacent to the south side of the proposed PAD. Mr. Carter provided some photos to the Council that showed an open lateral canal that crossed the proposed PAD. Mr. Carter also discussed the issues associated with having developments adjacent to the canals. He encouraged the Council to change the PAD to industrial.
Linda Esposito, Goodyear resident, submitted a speaker card in opposition to the Lakin Park Bungalows Rezone, however, left before the item was called.
There being no other speakers present, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 9:30 p.m.
Council requested that staff address the lateral canal issues. Deputy Director of Engineering Stephen Scinto explained that should the development move forward, during the design and civil construction drawing process, the engineer assigned to the project would work with the property owner and the BWCDD and would design a relocation or tiling of the lateral canal.
Council inquired about the plan to create a barrier from the canal. Ms. Lestinsky replied that the applicant has included a perimeter wall along the boundary of the property with no access to the canal.
Council expressed their dislike of the conceptual design of the proposed homes.
Council also expressed that they thought the canal issue should be resolved prior to the project being brought forth for Council approval.
Mr. Baker explained that the notice for the rezone was provided to all interested parties, the irrigation district being one of them. The request before the Council was to approve the rezone. Mr. Baker added that the property still needs design approval from the Engineering Department and the irrigation district before any permits will be issued.
Kyle Barichello, with RVi Planning and Landscape Architecture, spoke about the rezone stating that they were aware of the canal issue and stated they would be working side-by-side with the BWCDD throughout the site planning process.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2178, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TITLED "OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP 21-04"; "LAKIN PARK BUNGALOWS LEGAL DESCRIPTION"; AND "LAKIN PARK BUNGALOWS PAD OVERLAY BOOK, AUGUST 2021". The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
- NAY:
- Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell
Passed
MOTION BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1517, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF MC-85, WEST OF SOUTH COTTON LANE FROM PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) AND AGRICULTURAL URBAN (AU) TO A MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE WITH A PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) OVERLAY; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT, CORRECTIONS, AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. 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
| BUSINESS |
14.
RATIFICATION OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CITY OF PHOENIX INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SHARED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
Goodyear Chief of Police Santiago Rodriguez presented information regarding the ratification of the third amendment to the City of Phoenix Intergovernmental Agreement for Shared Telecommunications Facilities. Chief Rodriguez relayed the agreement would be extended through May 2023 and would allow for another 10-year option to renew through May 2040.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2180 APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR CONTINUED SHARED TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES, AND PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION AND RATIFICATION. 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
15.
COVID-19 LEAVE FOR COVID POSITIVE CASES
Human Resources Director Lyman Locket presented a request to approve reinstating paid leave for employees testing positive for COVID-19 or those having a reaction to the vaccine. Mr. Locket explained that over the last 16 months the city had successfully managed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic without impacting city services. He added that many different mitigation strategies were implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19 amongst employees. Providing COVID-19 leave to isolate COVID-19 positive cases has proven to be one of the most effective mitigation strategies. The availability of paid leave is a key component of management and encouraging employees to stay home when they are ill.
Additionally, Mr. Locket relayed that April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021, COVID-19 leave was federally mandated and when it expired, the City requested an extension due to a spike at that time and that extension has since expired on May 31, 2021. The city has experienced another spike and is requesting approval of paid leave for employees who test positive for COVID-19 and for those having a reaction to the vaccine. The leave would be retroactive to June 1, 2021, if approved.
Council inquired if leave would be available to those having long-term issues with COVID-19 and the vaccine. Mr. Locket responded that the City’s plan is to provide leave to bridge employees to short-term disability for those with long-term health issues.
Council requested a review of this leave in 90-days.
City Manager Julie Karins clarified that the city was looking at mirroring the trigger date for this policy to the governor’s declaration of emergency. She added that it was acceptable with staff to bring the policy back for review in January.
Additionally, Mr. Locket relayed that April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021, COVID-19 leave was federally mandated and when it expired, the City requested an extension due to a spike at that time and that extension has since expired on May 31, 2021. The city has experienced another spike and is requesting approval of paid leave for employees who test positive for COVID-19 and for those having a reaction to the vaccine. The leave would be retroactive to June 1, 2021, if approved.
Council inquired if leave would be available to those having long-term issues with COVID-19 and the vaccine. Mr. Locket responded that the City’s plan is to provide leave to bridge employees to short-term disability for those with long-term health issues.
Council requested a review of this leave in 90-days.
City Manager Julie Karins clarified that the city was looking at mirroring the trigger date for this policy to the governor’s declaration of emergency. She added that it was acceptable with staff to bring the policy back for review in January.
MOTION BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to APPROVE reinstating, retroactively, paid leave for employees testing positive for COVID-19 and provide for a review by the end of January 2022. 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 |
Council requested a renewed focus on the flow of traffic on Cotton Lane, Lower Buckeye and Yuma Road and become proactive on solutions for preventing 173rd Avenue from becoming a cut-through.
Council requested information on where the nearest Glendale Fire Station, by distance, is to the land being annexed near Peoria Avenue and Cotton Lane as well as the other areas being annexed along the SR-303.
Council requested information on adding Fire Station 188 into the fire station locations to see the distance from Lakin Park.
Council requested information on protecting the land around the Goodyear Airport from encroachment and about the number of attendees for the Foodtruck Roundup at the Goodyear Ballpark.
City Manager Julie Karins relayed that there was a crowd of over 8,000 visitors, with 54 food trucks and a fireworks display at the Foodtruck Roundup.
Council requested information on where the nearest Glendale Fire Station, by distance, is to the land being annexed near Peoria Avenue and Cotton Lane as well as the other areas being annexed along the SR-303.
Council requested information on adding Fire Station 188 into the fire station locations to see the distance from Lakin Park.
Council requested information on protecting the land around the Goodyear Airport from encroachment and about the number of attendees for the Foodtruck Roundup at the Goodyear Ballpark.
City Manager Julie Karins relayed that there was a crowd of over 8,000 visitors, with 54 food trucks and a fireworks display at the Foodtruck Roundup.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| October 4, 2021 | Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Lord adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:12 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 27, 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 September 27, 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