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 MAYOR LORD
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Georgia Lord; Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Joe Pizzillo; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Bill Stipp; Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Absent:
- Councilmember Sheri Lauritano
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to EXCUSE Councilmember Sheri Lauritano. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
MAYOR LORD READ A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH AND PRESENT IT TO MYRIAH MHOON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW LIFE CENTER.
Mayor Lord read a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Executive Director of the New Life Center, Myriah Mhoon, thanked the Mayor and the Council and added that the New Life Center was turning 30 this year, and that because of the community, the Center is thriving and better than ever. Ms. Mhoon expressed that without the City of Goodyear, the Police and Fire Chiefs, New Life Center would not be leaders in combatting and responding to domestic and sexual violence.
Council thanked Ms. Mhoon and the Center for the work they do for the victims and the community.
Executive Director of the New Life Center, Myriah Mhoon, thanked the Mayor and the Council and added that the New Life Center was turning 30 this year, and that because of the community, the Center is thriving and better than ever. Ms. Mhoon expressed that without the City of Goodyear, the Police and Fire Chiefs, New Life Center would not be leaders in combatting and responding to domestic and sexual violence.
Council thanked Ms. Mhoon and the Center for the work they do for the victims and the community.
CITIZENS COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Gail Quillen, Goodyear resident, expressed concerns with the downgrading and upkeep of the landscaping in Palm Valley Phase I.
Ron Quillen, Goodyear resident, congratulated the City on having a good budget, but did not like the methods that were used to get there. He went on to express concerns with the brightness of the LED lighting throughout the neighborhood. He also relayed his concerns with the landscaping.
Ron Quillen, Goodyear resident, congratulated the City on having a good budget, but did not like the methods that were used to get there. He went on to express concerns with the brightness of the LED lighting throughout the neighborhood. He also relayed his concerns with the landscaping.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 2 through 6. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
2.
GROUNDWATER SAVINGS FACILITY AGREEMENT WITH ROOSEVELT IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Recommendation
Recommendation
- Approve the Groundwater Facility Agreement between the Roosevelt Irrigation District and the City of Goodyear, Arizona.
- Authorize and direct the City Manager or her designee to take any and all actions to execute all documents necessary to carry out the intent of these agreements. (Gretchen Erwin, Water Resources and Sustainability Manager)
3.
AGREEMENT WITH BUCKEYE WATER CONSERVATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT (BWCDD) FOR REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BULLARD WASH OUTFALL
Recommendation
Approve the Agreement with the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District for repairs and improvements to the Bullard Wash Outfall and the expenditure of funds to meet the terms of the Agreement. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
Recommendation
Approve the Agreement with the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District for repairs and improvements to the Bullard Wash Outfall and the expenditure of funds to meet the terms of the Agreement. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
4.
APPROVE EXPENDITURE UP TO $692,600 FOR THE PURCHASE OF RED ZONE GEAR
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $692,600 to purchase remaining Red Zone particulate blocking firefighter turnout ensembles for all sworn personnel. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $692,600 to purchase remaining Red Zone particulate blocking firefighter turnout ensembles for all sworn personnel. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
5.
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF ESTRELLA AGREEMENTS
Recommendation
Approve and authorize City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment in the draft form attached as Exhibit 1, allowing a limited liability company that that includes as its members and/or managers, Harvard Investments, Toll Brothers and Varde Partners, that will be acquiring interests of NNP III — Estrella Mountain Ranch, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, NNP III – EMR 3, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, NNP III – EMR 4, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Special AZ Properties I, LLC, an Arizona limited liability (collectively the “NNP Entities”) in real property subject to the various agreement to assume the NNP Entities rights, title, interest, in, and obligations under various agreements with the City. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)
Recommendation
Approve and authorize City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment in the draft form attached as Exhibit 1, allowing a limited liability company that that includes as its members and/or managers, Harvard Investments, Toll Brothers and Varde Partners, that will be acquiring interests of NNP III — Estrella Mountain Ranch, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, NNP III – EMR 3, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, NNP III – EMR 4, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Special AZ Properties I, LLC, an Arizona limited liability (collectively the “NNP Entities”) in real property subject to the various agreement to assume the NNP Entities rights, title, interest, in, and obligations under various agreements with the City. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)
6.
CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF MADEIRA AGREEMENTS
Recommendation
Approve and authorize City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment in the draft form attached as Exhibit 1, allowing a limited liability company that that includes as its members and/or managers, Harvard Investments, Toll Brothers and Varde Partners, that will be acquiring interests of Madeira-Maricopa, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Madeira”) in real property subject to the various agreement to assume Madeira’s rights, title, interest, in, and obligations under various agreements with the City. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)
Recommendation
Approve and authorize City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment in the draft form attached as Exhibit 1, allowing a limited liability company that that includes as its members and/or managers, Harvard Investments, Toll Brothers and Varde Partners, that will be acquiring interests of Madeira-Maricopa, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Madeira”) in real property subject to the various agreement to assume Madeira’s rights, title, interest, in, and obligations under various agreements with the City. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)
| BUSINESS |
7.
2022 INAUGURAL TOUR DE CURE ARIZONA: 56
City Manager Julie Karins provided information about how a cycle ride would take advantage of the assets in the west valley. Ms. Karins stated that the City has found a partner to help make the ride a reality for the community. She relayed that it would be a private event that would bring tourism to the City and put Goodyear on the map. She introduced Aaron Dunn with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to provide information on the vision and proposal of bringing the ride to Goodyear.
Mr. Dunn provided details about the ADA’s mission and statistics noting that approximately $34 million people are diagnosed with diabetes in America. He presented a video that highlighted some of the aspects of the impact that is being made through events such as the Tour de Cure.
Mr. Dunn spoke about the Tour De Cure Arizona:56 which would be the first ride of 2022 and provided information about the ride's history. He also reviewed the notable ride locations and the different routes that were inspired by locations in the west valley and the ADA.
Mr. Dunn explained the particulars of putting the event together that included the vision of the ride, identified partners, mapping, event production, communication and marketing and the volunteer plan.
Ms. Karins discussed that in-kind services would be required to support the race. She noted the date of the race is scheduled for Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Council appreciated that the City of Goodyear would be a significant partner for the event and that they were supportive of the ride.
Council thanked Mr. Dunn for choosing the west valley and being able to showcase the west valley’s many assets.
Council inquired about the cost for fire services in-kind. Ms. Karins replied that public safety combined, police and fire, would be an estimated $32,000 that includes putting together a plan for a safe ride in advance and in addition to the day of activities.
Council expressed concern with parishioners having issues accessing churches on the day of the race. Mr. Dunn responded that he would look at the route and adjust it to accommodate access to churches.
Mr. Dunn provided details about the ADA’s mission and statistics noting that approximately $34 million people are diagnosed with diabetes in America. He presented a video that highlighted some of the aspects of the impact that is being made through events such as the Tour de Cure.
Mr. Dunn spoke about the Tour De Cure Arizona:56 which would be the first ride of 2022 and provided information about the ride's history. He also reviewed the notable ride locations and the different routes that were inspired by locations in the west valley and the ADA.
Mr. Dunn explained the particulars of putting the event together that included the vision of the ride, identified partners, mapping, event production, communication and marketing and the volunteer plan.
Ms. Karins discussed that in-kind services would be required to support the race. She noted the date of the race is scheduled for Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Council appreciated that the City of Goodyear would be a significant partner for the event and that they were supportive of the ride.
Council thanked Mr. Dunn for choosing the west valley and being able to showcase the west valley’s many assets.
Council inquired about the cost for fire services in-kind. Ms. Karins replied that public safety combined, police and fire, would be an estimated $32,000 that includes putting together a plan for a safe ride in advance and in addition to the day of activities.
Council expressed concern with parishioners having issues accessing churches on the day of the race. Mr. Dunn responded that he would look at the route and adjust it to accommodate access to churches.
MOTION BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to APPROVE support of the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure Arizona: 56 through the provision of public safety in-kind services. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Ms. Karins provided an update on the Ballet Under the Stars event that was held at the Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater. She noted that there was over 4,000 people in attendance. She stated that Ballet Arizona shared that the Goodyear performance had the largest audience from all other performances. Ms. Karins thanked Goodyear City staff from police, streets, sanitation, and parks and recreation.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| October 18, 2021 | Work Session | 5:00p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Lord adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:43 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 October 4, 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 October 4, 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