City Council Regular Meeting Municipal Court and Council Chambers 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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Immediately following the Special Meeting that is immediately following the Work Session that begins at 5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Hampton called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Joe Pizzillo; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Bill Stipp; Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Absent:
- Mayor Georgia Lord
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
MOTION BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to EXCUSE Mayor Lord. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed
CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
There were no public comments.
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 1 through 5. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meeting held on November 15, 2021 and the Special Meeting held on November 29, 2021. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meeting held on November 15, 2021 and the Special Meeting held on November 29, 2021. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
2.
APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (Amending the 2006 Development Agreement between the City of Goodyear and Westcor/Goodyear, L.L.C.)
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2195 APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION FOR EXECUTION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2195 APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION FOR EXECUTION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)
3.
APPROVE EXPENDITURE UP TO $1,568,560 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR FOR BOOSTER SITE 11 (PROJECT 60047)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $1,568,560 to purchase and install a new replacement generator for Booster Site 11. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of funds up to $1,568,560 to purchase and install a new replacement generator for Booster Site 11. (Barbara Chappell, Deputy Public Works Director)
4.
APPROVAL OF POWER OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS FOR RIDGEWAY INTERNATIONAL USA, INC. AND JOHN S. CONNOR GLOBAL LOGISTICS FOR SHIPMENT OF LESS-LETHAL WEAPONS
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2191 APPROVING THE POWER OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RIDGEWAY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND JOHN S. CONNOR GLOBAL LOGISTICS; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE POWER OF ATTORNEY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2191 APPROVING THE POWER OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RIDGEWAY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND JOHN S. CONNOR GLOBAL LOGISTICS; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE POWER OF ATTORNEY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
5.
RATIFICATION OF THE FUNDED STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATION
Recommendation
Ratify the execution of the Funded State and Local Task Force Agreement and authorize the Mayor and the City Manager or her designee to execute the associated Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
Recommendation
Ratify the execution of the Funded State and Local Task Force Agreement and authorize the Mayor and the City Manager or her designee to execute the associated Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification. (Santiago Rodriguez, Chief of Police)
| BUSINESS |
6.
FY2022 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
City Traffic Engineer Hugh Bigalk presented the proposed FY2022 pavement management projects and discussed the improved increase in pavement condition index results since beginning the program in FY2014. Infrastructure Support Supervisor Brian Watson reviewed the various pavement treatments and identified the various treatment areas throughout the city. Mr. Bigalk provided an overview of cost and explained that staff recommended approval of expenditures in the amount of $3,293,000 to complete FY2022 pavement management projects.
Council commented about cracking and longevity of slurry seal treatments and pavement replacement.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Watson explained that in 2014, there were approximately 835 land miles in the city. He added that the city currently has 1,049 land miles of roadway. Council requested historical data to reflect the growth in number of roadway miles in the city.
Council commented about cracking and longevity of slurry seal treatments and pavement replacement.
In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Watson explained that in 2014, there were approximately 835 land miles in the city. He added that the city currently has 1,049 land miles of roadway. Council requested historical data to reflect the growth in number of roadway miles in the city.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to APPROVE expenditures in the amount of $3,293,000 to complete pavement management projects in various locations throughout the city. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed
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AGREEMENT TO SHARE COSTS FOR THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF BARTLETT DAM MODIFICATION ALTERNATIVES AMONG COST-SHARE PARTNERS AND SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT AND RELATED BUDGET TRANSFER
Water Resources and Sustainability Manager Gretchen Erwin provided information about the proposed feasibility study and discussed the purpose of the study to assess the Bartlett Dam Modification alternatives to restore and enhance water storage due to lost capacity in the Verde River reservoirs. She explained that staff is recommending that the city participate as a voting member on the Steering Committee in which the city's cost-share will be $100,000 per year over a four-year period for a total of $400,000 to complete the study. She added that the study is anticipated to take approximately four years to complete.
Council discussion ensued in support of the study and being a voting member. In response to Council inquiry regarding the base budget, Finance Director Doug Sandstrom explained that the funds will be authorized for one-time use over the next four years. At that time, the line item will be removed from the base budget.
Council discussion ensued in support of the study and being a voting member. In response to Council inquiry regarding the base budget, Finance Director Doug Sandstrom explained that the funds will be authorized for one-time use over the next four years. At that time, the line item will be removed from the base budget.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to AUTHORIZE the City Manager or her designee to take any and all actions to execute the agreement and APPROVE related budget transfer. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
8.
APPROVE CIVIC SQUARE PARKING RIGHTS AGREEMENT AND NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT
City Attorney Roric Massey presented the report and explained the provisions of the Parking Rights Agreement at the new Civic Square with the Globe Corporation for the parking structure. Mr. Massey explained that the city will contribute $5 million towards the cost of the parking garage and split the annual maintenance and operating costs for the parking structure. Globe will own and be responsible for operating the garage. He added that the city will have 24-hour exclusive use of its 327 allocated parking stalls with the remainder of stalls available for public use on nights and weekends. Mr. Massey noted that the structure will be non-gated, however, the option to convert the garage to a gated parking structure is available with mutual input from both parties.
MOTION BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2194 APPROVING THE CIVIC SQUARE PARKING RIGHTS AGREEMENT AND THE NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT, PROVING AUTHORIZATION AND DIRECTION FOR EXECUTION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Councilmember Campbell expressed gratitude for the community regarding their donations to the city's fill-a-need program. She relayed concerns received from residents requesting the burlap bags to be removed from traffic lights and traffic signal timing concerns along 144th Avenue, Indian School Road and Litchfield Road. She also inquired about the frequency that Liberty Water tests the fire hydrants for the areas they service within the city.
Vice Mayor Hampton inquired about an update regarding the fiber project in the City.
City Manager Julie Karins announced that Councilmember Lauritano was selected to serve as the next president on Arizona Municipal Water Users Association Board of Directors (AMWUA). Ms. Karins reported that the Goodyear Glows event was held on Saturday, December 4 and she estimated approximately 6,500 people in attendance.
Vice Mayor Hampton inquired about an update regarding the fiber project in the City.
City Manager Julie Karins announced that Councilmember Lauritano was selected to serve as the next president on Arizona Municipal Water Users Association Board of Directors (AMWUA). Ms. Karins reported that the Goodyear Glows event was held on Saturday, December 4 and she estimated approximately 6,500 people in attendance.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| December 13, 2021 | Work Session | 4:30 p.m. |
| December 13, 2021 | Regular Meeting | 5:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Vice Mayor Hampton adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:17 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 December 6, 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 December 6, 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