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City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers
1900 N. Civic Square

Goodyear, AZ 85395
Monday, March 24, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Mayor
Joe Pizzillo
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Vice Mayor
Wally Campbell
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Councilmember
Brannon Hampton
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Councilmember
Laura Kaino
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Councilwoman
Vicki Gillis
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Councilmember
Benita Beckles
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Councilmember
Trey Terry
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PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR
Please complete a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting being convened, if possible. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Once the City Clerk has called your name, step up to the lectern and begin by clearly stating your name for the record and whether you are a Goodyear resident.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public may address the City Council regarding any non-agenda item within the jurisdiction of the City Council. The City Council will listen to comments and may take any of the following actions:

Respond to criticism.
Request that staff investigate and report on the matter.
Request that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public may address the City Council regarding any item on the Consent, Public Hearing and/or Business portions of the agenda. Each speaker's name will be called in turn once the item has been reached and after City staff have completed their presentation.

PROCEDURES
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Goodyear City Council and to the general public that the Council of the city of Goodyear will hold a meeting open to the public. Public body members of the city of Goodyear will attend either in person or by telephone conference call and/or video communication. The Goodyear City Council may vote to go into Executive Session, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters. Meetings are conducted in accordance with the City Council Meetings Council Rules of Procedure adopted by Resolution No.2025-2441.

City Clerk's Office: 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 882-7830 www.goodyearaz.gov/cityclerk
City Council Meeting Live Broadcast: https://www.facebook.com/goodyearazgov/videos

Monday, March 24, 2025

5:00 p.m.

Meeting Agenda

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILMEMBER BECKLES

PUBLIC COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR

CONSENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the March 3, 2025 Regular Meeting draft minutes. (Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk)

APPROVAL OF NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SHAKE SHACK #1515

RECOMMENDATION

Recommend approval of Application No. 328352 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a New Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Shake Shack #1515 located at 1675 N Globe Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk)

APPROVAL OF NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE BREAKAWAY BAR & GRILL

RECOMMENDATION

Recommend approval of Application No. 333735 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a New Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for The Breakaway Bar & Grill located at 633 S Estrella Parkway, #105, Goodyear, AZ 85338. (Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk)

PERMANENT EXTENSION OF PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT FOR SIP AT THE RANCH

RECOMMENDATION

Recommend approval of the Permanent Extension of Premises/Patio Permit application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for Sip At The Ranch located at 17650 W Elliott Rd. Ste A-105, Goodyear, AZ 85338. (Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk)

APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS & RELATED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY

RECOMMENDATION

Approve budget amendments and related expenditure authority. (Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager)

AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT NUMBER 11-01-008 WITHIN THE MCDOWELL ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("MRCCID")

RECOMMENDATION

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2454 APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT NUMBER 11-01-008 WITHIN THE MCDOWELL ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (Jared Askelson, Finance Director)

2025 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) GRANT APPLICATION TO RELOCATE THE DOG PARK AT GOODYEAR COMMUNITY PARK

RECOMMENDATION

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2455 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS (LWCF) TO ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE REQUIRED BUDGET TRANSFER. (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED) . (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)

FY2026 ARIZONA SPORTS & TOURISM AUTHORITY (AZSTA) BIENNIAL GRANT APPLICATION

RECOMMENDATION

ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-2456 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FY2026 ARIZONA SPORTS & TOURISM AUTHORITY BIENNIAL GRANT FUNDS TO THE ARIZONA SPORTS & TOURISM AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID APPLICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE REQUIRED BUDGET TRANSFER (IF GRANT FUNDS ARE AWARDED). (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)

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

FY2025-2026 ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION

Collect public comment on the draft FY2025-2026 Action Plan for the HUD CDBG program. (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)

10.

REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 66.6 ACRES LOCATED NORTHWEST OF WEST CELEBRATE LIFE WAY AND NORTH LITCHFIELD ROAD, KNOWN AS CELEBRATION PLAZA

RECOMMENDATION

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1629, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 66.6 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CELEBRATE LIFE WAY AND NORTH LITCHFIELD ROAD FROM GOODYEAR CELEBRATION PLAZA PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT TO CELEBRATION PLAZA 1ST AMENDED PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT ; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. (Justin Gabrielson, Senior Planner)

11.

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AUDIT

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the Biennial Certification of Land Use Assumptions, Infrastructure Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fees Audit. (Jared Askelson, Finance Director)

BUSINESS

12.

DISCRETIONARY FUND POLICY UPDATE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the Discretionary Fund Policy update and Budget Amendment. (Jared Askelson, Finance Director)

13.

FISCAL YEAR 2026 ANNUAL PUBLIC ART PLAN

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the FY2026 Annual Public Art Plan as recommended by the Arts & Culture Commission. (Guylene Ozlanski, Deputy Director Parks & Recreation, and Layne Ruiz, Arts & Culture Coordinator)

INFORMATION ITEMS

Comments, commendations, report on current events and presentations by Mayor, Councilmembers, staff or members of the public. The Council may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.

Reports from the Mayor and City Council

This may include current events and activities as well as requests for information or future agenda items.

Report from the City Manager

This may include updates from events, staff summary, update of legislative issues, clarification on items being requested by City Council and Manager's update on Council Related Matters.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:

April 7, 2025

Council Meeting

5:00 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A VOTE MAY BE HELD TO CALL AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING:

14.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (5): Discussion and consultation with City Attorney for legal advice regarding the Meet and Confer Ordinance and Memorandums of Understanding with employee organizations and for discussion and consultation with the City's designated representatives in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations with employee organizations regarding salaries, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits for employees of the City.

15.

Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) & (7) for discussion and consultation for legal advice with the city's attorney; for discussion or consultation with the attorneys of the public body in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations; and for discussions or consultations with designated representatives of the public body in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase, sale or lease of real property involving the acquisition of land for a future park site.

16.

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) & (4) for discussion and consultation for legal advice with the city's attorney, for discussion or consultation with the attorneys for the public body to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation regarding contracts related to the collection of ambulance billing matters.

17.

Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3)& (4) for discussion and consultation for legal advice with the city's attorney; for discussion or consultation with the attorneys of the public body in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations regarding a possible intergovernmental agreement related to a joint public safety training facility.

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING

ADJOURNMENT

THE CITY OF GOODYEAR ENDEAVORS TO MAKE ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. With 48-hour advance notice, special assistance can be provided for sight and/or hearing-impaired persons at this meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for persons with disabilities or non-English speaking residents. Please call the City Clerk (623) 882-7830 or Arizona Relay (TDD) 7-1-1 to request an accommodation to participate in this public meeting.

For Non-English assistance please contact the City Clerk at (623) 882-7830.

Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al (623) 882-7830.

POSTING VERIFICATION
This agenda was posted on 3/19/2025 at 5:42 p.m. by V.M.

ITEM #: 1.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2529

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

SUBJECT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the March 3, 2025 Regular Meeting draft minutes. (Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk)

Attachments

Attachment A - March 3, 2025 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes

ITEM #: 2.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2518

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SHAKE SHACK #1515

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk

OTHER PRESENTER(S):

Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, Agent

SUMMARY

Agent Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz has submitted an application for a New Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license on behalf of Shake Shack #1515, to be located at 1675 N Globe Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395. The applicant is requesting that a recommendation of approval be forwarded to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for issuance of a liquor license.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

FISCAL IMPACT

The applicant paid the $635 application fee for the liquor license per the Goodyear Municipal User Fee Schedule. The business will also contribute to the tax base of the community.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

A new Series 12 liquor license application was submitted by Ms. Lewkowitz on behalf of Shake Shack #1515. The establishment is scheduled to open in April 2025. The City Clerk's office received the application from the DLLC on February 12, 2025, and the Public Hearing notice was posted on February 24th, 2025 to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §4-201(b). No petitions or protests from qualified persons were received during the comment period. The application was routed for approval to the Police Department and the Development Services Department (Code Compliance and Planning & Zoning), and the departments had no comments. The application is included as Attachment A titled DLLC Local Governing Body Report.

STAFF ANALYSIS

A Series 12 license is for a restaurant and is non-transferrable. This on-sale retail privileges liquor license allows the holder to sell and serve all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food.

DLLC requires license owners, agents, and managers actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business to complete a state-approved management training course prior to the issuance of a liquor license. The on-premise manager has completed the Title 4 Basic & Management training. Employees will either complete Title IV liquor training or attend in-house liquor training by a manager who has completed Title IV basic and management training. Managers and staff will monitor guest alcohol consumption throughout the licensed premises. The restaurant's policy is to require a valid ID for anyone who appears to be under the legal drinking age.

There are no licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools within 300 feet of the location to comply with Arizona Revised Statutes §4-207. For evaluation purposes, a One-Mile Report and Evaluation Map is included as Attachment B, showing all liquor licenses, and two
K-12 school within a one-mile radius. City Council's recommendation of "Approval", "Disapproval" or "No Recommendation" will be forwarded to the DLLC for consideration during their licensing review process.

Attachments

Attachment A - DLLC Local Governing Body Report

Attachment B - One Mile Report and Evaluation Map

ITEM #: 3.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2520

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE BREAKAWAY BAR & GRILL

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk

OTHER PRESENTER(S):

Jeffrey Thomas Inglin, Agent

SUMMARY

Agent Jeffrey Thomas Inglin has submitted an application for a New Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license on behalf of The Breakaway Bar & Grill, to be located at 633 S Estrella Parkway, #105, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The applicant is requesting that a recommendation of approval be forwarded to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for issuance of a liquor license.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

STIPULATIONS

The applicant paid the $635 application fee for the liquor license per the Goodyear Municipal User Fee Schedule. The business will also contribute to the tax base of the community.

FISCAL IMPACT

The applicant paid the $635 application fee for the liquor license per the Goodyear Municipal User Fee Schedule. The business will also contribute to the tax base of the community.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

A new Series 12 liquor license application was submitted by Mr. Inglin on behalf of The Breakaway Bar & Grill. The establishment is presently operating under an interim permit # 070032238 that was issued by the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC). A license applicant is granted an interim permit, which is a provisional authorization issued pursuant to A.R.S §4-203.01. This authorization permits the sale of spirituous liquor to continue while the application is pending. Existing licenses must be of the same series and location as the pending application, with a maximum validity period of 105 days, to qualify.

The City Clerk's office received the application from the DLLC on March 3, 2025, and the Public Hearing notice was posted on March 4th, 2025 to comply with Arizona Revised Statute §4-201(b). No petitions or protests from qualified persons were received during the comment period. The application was routed for approval to the Police Department and the Development Services Department (Code Compliance and Planning & Zoning), and the departments had no comments. The application is included as Attachment A titled DLLC Local Governing Body Report.

STAFF ANALYSIS

A Series 12 license is for a restaurant and is non-transferrable. This on-sale retail privileges liquor license allows the holder to sell and serve all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent
(40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food.

DLLC requires license owners, agents, and managers actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business to complete a state-approved management training course prior to the issuance of a liquor license. The owner and manager have completed the Title 4 Basic & Management training, and a manager will be onsite at all times. Managers and staff will monitor guest alcohol consumption through the licensed premises. The restaurant's policy is to require a valid ID for anyone who appears to be under the legal drinking age. The restaurant's policy is to require a valid ID for anyone who appears to be under the legal drinking age.

There are no licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools within 300 feet of the location to comply with Arizona Revised Statutes §4-207. For evaluation purposes, a One-Mile Report and Evaluation Map is included as Attachment B, showing all liquor licenses, and five
K-12 school within a one-mile radius. City Council's recommendation of "Approval", "Disapproval" or "No Recommendation" will be forwarded to the DLLC for consideration during their licensing review process.

Attachments

Attachment A - DLLC Local Governing Body Report

Attachment B - One Mile Report and Evaluation Map

ITEM #: 4.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2521

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

PERMANENT EXTENSION OF PREMISES/PATIO PERMIT FOR SIP AT THE RANCH

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk

OTHER PRESENTER(S):

Jeffrey Thomas Inglin, Agent/Owner

SUMMARY

Agent Jeffrey Thomas Inglin has submitted an application for a Permanent Extension of Premises/Patio Permit to add the existing patio at Sip At The Ranch, located at 17650 W Elliott Rd. Ste A-105, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The applicant is requesting that a recommendation of approval be forwarded to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for issuance of a permanent extension of premise/patio permit.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

FISCAL IMPACT

Per the Goodyear Municipal User Fee Schedule, a liquor license fee is only charged for new liquor licenses and annual renewals. An extension of premise/patio permit application pertains to current liquor licenses; therefore, no fee is charged. This business will continue to contribute to the tax base of the community.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

The DLLC issued a Series 7 (Beer & Wine Bar) liquor license #07070477 to Sip At The Ranch on February 28, 2024 and opened on June 14, 2024.

The City Clerk's office received the application from the Agent on February 12, 2025. The applicant proposes to extend out to the existing patio in front of the premise that is covered by the license to create a permanent dining space.

The application was routed for approval to the Police Department and Fire Department, and the departments had no comments. The Development Services Department (Code Compliance, Planning & Zoning and Building Safety), reviewed and approved the outdoor dining in accordance with building code standards on March 7, 2025. The Permanent Extension of Premises/Patio Permit application is included as Attachment A titled DLLC Permanent Extension of Premises/Patio Permit.

STAFF ANALYSIS

A liquor licensee is required to submit a formal request when they wish to change the physical arrangement of the licensed premises from the diagram on record at the DLLC.

An application for an extension of premises/patio permit must be submitted to the local governing board for approval before submitting to the DLLC. After local approval, the DLLC has 45 days to process the permanent change of premises.

There are no licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools within 300 feet of the location to comply with Arizona Revised Statutes §4-207. For evaluation purposes, a One-Mile Report and Evaluation Map is included as Attachment B, showing all liquor licenses, and one K-12 school within a one-mile radius.

City Council's recommendation of "Approval", "Disapproval" or "No Recommendation" will be forwarded to the DLLC for consideration during their licensing review process.

Attachments

Attachment A - DLLC Permanent Extension of Premise/Patio Permit

Attachment B - One Mile Report and Evaluation Map

ITEM #: 5.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2500

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS & RELATED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager

SUMMARY

APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

Approve budget amendments and related expenditure authority. (Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager)

FISCAL IMPACT

Fiscal impacts are outlined in the attached report. The citywide budget total remains unchanged within the Adopted State Expenditure Limitation.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

Budget amendments requiring City Council approval are presented as necessary throughout the year. The FY2025 expenditure limitation budget was adopted on June 12, 2024.

STAFF ANALYSIS

Budget transfers are permitted by Arizona Revised Statute 42-17106(B), which provides authorization for cities and towns to exceed expenditures in a budget item after final adoption of a city/town budget by transferring appropriations between budget items. All budget transfers are completed within city policy established by Resolution 2022-2256. Review of budget transfers keeps the Council and public informed about the city's current fiscal year revenues and expenditures. The Budget Amendment Report is included as Attachment A.

Attachments

Attachment A - Budget Amendment Report

ITEM #: 6.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2497

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT NUMBER 11-01-008 WITHIN THE MCDOWELL ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("MRCCID")

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Jared Askelson, Finance Director

SUMMARY

Approval of this resolution, included as attachment A, would divide a single assessment within the MRCCID into two assessments, based on the replatting of the property comprising the assessed area. Modifying the assessment would allocate the unpaid assessment amount among the properties as follows:

Original Assessment No. 11-01-008 - $798,837.52
New Assessment No. 11-04-001 (Lot 8A) - $502,600.09
New Assessment No. 11-04-002 (Lot 8B) - $296,237.43
New Assessment No. 11-04-003 (ROW) - $0

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2454 APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT NUMBER 11-01-008 WITHIN THE MCDOWELL ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (Jared Askelson, Finance Director)

FISCAL IMPACT

All costs related to the assessment modification process including the application fee, District Engineer, and legal costs are paid in advance by the applicants. Approval of the requested modification will have a fiscal impact upon the City and the MRCCID. The City of Goodyear owns Lot 8A and has a vested interest in this modification. The City's portion of the modified assessment (11-04-001) will be paid in full per the Escrow Hold Back Agreement, included as attachment E, that was a part of the Council approved land purchase. No assessment will be placed on the right of way to be owned by the City. Approval of this petition for modification, included as attachment B, will cause the creation of new assessment parcels with the total assessment amount unchanged.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

The MRCCID was created in 2006 by Resolution 06-1098 to assist with the funding of public infrastructure related to the MRCCID and the development of a regional mall and retail center. Improvement Bonds were issued in 2007 in the principal amount of $47,165,000, with principal and interest to be repaid through assessments apportioned to parcels within the MRCCID. The Improvement Bonds were refinanced at a lower interest rate in 2018 with Refunding Bonds.

The original assessment parcels have previously been modified by City Council in 2010, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024 following petitions from the property landowners. These assessments are generally modified as development plans are solidified, and new parcels are created with Maricopa County. As part of the assessment process the District Engineer reviews and certifies that the modification's effect on the ratio of fair market value between the original and amended parcels complies with the original intent of the assessment model.

The City purchased Lot 8A from Globe Land Investors, LLC in December 2024. The new assessment 11-04-001 will be paid in full. The City entered into an Escrow Hold Back Agreement with the purchase of Lot 8A. The payoff money will be sent to the City from the Escrow company after the completion of this modification.

STAFF ANALYSIS

Globe Land Investors, LLC and The City of Goodyear, as owners of the property, have petitioned for a modification of a certain assessment of their property within the MRCCID. The City owns lot 8A and Globe owns Lot 8B. The petition for modification, included as attachment B, contains one existing parcel that would be split into two distinct parcels with one right of way and be allocated a fair share of the existing assessment based upon the original intent of the assessment model. The map of assessment modification, included as attachment D, shows how the new assessments will be created in the MRCCID.

If City Council approves the petition for modification, included as attachment B, new assessment numbers and amounts will be assigned as proposed. The new assessments will be recorded in the office of Superintendent of Streets of the McDowell Road Commercial Corridor Improvement District with the modified assessment, included as attachment C. The modification of assessments has been reviewed, and it is determined that the modification is in compliance with State law, City policies and the best interest of the City.

Attachments

Attachment A - Resolution 2025-2454

Attachment B - Petition for Modification

Attachment C - Modified Assessment

Attachment D - Map of Assessment Modification

Attachment E - Escrow Hold Back Agreement

ITEM #: 7.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2502

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

2025 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) GRANT APPLICATION TO RELOCATE THE DOG PARK AT GOODYEAR COMMUNITY PARK

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager

SUMMARY

The LWCF State Assistance Program provides matching grants to States, and through the States to local governments, for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The Goodyear Parks & Recreation Department wishes to apply to this program for $1.5 million to support the relocation of the dog park at Goodyear Community Park, allowing for expansion away from the baseball field and an enhanced user experience.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

FISCAL IMPACT

If selected for funding, CIP project #50058 will utilize the grant award to offset expenditures already budgeted and the result is no fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578) became effective January 1, 1965. The Act provides financial assistance to states, their political subdivisions, and Indian tribal governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities; eligible applicants include governmental entities (cities, towns, counties, tribal governments, state and federal agencies). The Land and Water Conservation Fund was established by Congress through Public Law 88-578, as amended, and receives its revenue primarily from the Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing. Funding can be used for outdoor recreation facilities; ADA/accessibility upgrades; acquisition of park lands; baseball & soccer fields, bike parks, pools, playground equipment, splash pads, and pickle ball courts.

Reflecting the goals of the LWCF Act, the goals of the LWCF State Assistance Program are to:

Meet State and locally identified public outdoor recreation resource needs to strengthen the health and vitality of the American People.
Increase the number of protected State and local outdoor recreation resources and to ensure their availability for public use in perpetuity.
Encourage sound planning and long-term partnerships to expand the quantity and to ensure the quality of needed State and local outdoor recreation resources.

The application process typically requires demonstrated community support, project readiness, and compliance with grant guidelines.

Goodyear previously benefited from this source of funding when, in 2005, it was awarded $638,723 towards the development of picnic areas, sports and playfields, and support facilities at the city's original Community Park.

Located at Litchfield Road and Indian School Road, Goodyear Community Park includes 30 acres of recreation amenities including: youth baseball fields, splash pad, playground, tennis courts, pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, skate park, dog park, restroom buildings, and a maintenance building, and is widely utilized.

Following a robust outreach process that gathered input from staff, stakeholders, user groups, and thousands of residents, dog park relocation and expansion due to proximity to the baseball field and use was a top recommendation in the 2023 Parks Master Plan (p. 119, included as Attachment B) and has been included in the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY26.

STAFF ANALYSIS

The 2023 Parks Master Plan identified dog park relocation and expansion as a priority due to its proximity to baseball fields and increasing usage conflicts. This recommendation resulted from extensive community outreach, which engaged staff, stakeholders, user groups, and thousands of residents. The relocation and expansion project has been incorporated into the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026.

Given the alignment between the city's goals and the LWCF program's objectives—enhancing outdoor recreation access and ensuring long-term public availability—applying for LWCF funding presents a significant opportunity. Securing LWCF assistance would offset local costs while promoting sound planning and resource development.

Resolution 2025-2455 has been included as Attachment A.

Attachments

Attachment A - Resolution 2025-2455

Attachment B - 2023 Parks Master Plan

ITEM #: 8.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2503

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

FY2026 ARIZONA SPORTS & TOURISM AUTHORITY (AZSTA) BIENNIAL GRANT APPLICATION

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager

SUMMARY

The Goodyear Parks and Recreation Department desires to submit an application requesting $250,000 through the FY2026 Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority (AZSTA) Biennial Grant program to support the installation of lighting improvements at the ballfields at Goodyear Community Park, beginning on or after July 1, 2025.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

FISCAL IMPACT

If selected for funding, the Goodyear Parks and Recreation Department will absorb the grant match (up to $125,000) as part of their FY26 budget.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

Since 2000, the Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority (AZSTA) has awarded approximately 600 grants at an estimated $32 million to organizations that promote youth and amateur sports in Maricopa County. The Youth & Amateur Sports (YAS) grants goal is to identify, solicit, develop, and allocate funding for YAS projects within Maricopa County, which will service a wide variety of sporting and physical activity experiences. If awarded, AZSTA will match two-thirds of a project's total cost up to a maximum of $250,000.

Goodyear Community Park sees over 280k visits annually and features three (3) highly utilized ballfields that have been providing quality recreational baseball and softball experiences to the community. The two (2) adult ballfields and one (1) Little Leage field have hosted hundreds of teams, and thousands of players since opening in 2004. A successful grant award will allow the city to replace and convert the existing ballfield lights to LED technology and ensure future users have not only a high-quality filed experience, but one that is also environmentally friendly and energy efficient.

STAFF ANALYSIS

The Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority (AZSTA) offers grant opportunities to support the development and enhancement of sports and recreational facilities within the state. This grant could provide a valuable funding source to offset costs associated with lighting improvements at the ballfields in the Goodyear Community Park.

Applying for the AZSTA grant aligns with the City's commitment to improving recreational amenities and responding to community needs. Additionally, securing external funding would reduce reliance on local resources while expediting the implementation of this project. Resolution No. 2025-2456 is included as Attachment A.

Attachments

Attachment A- Resolution 2025-2456

ITEM #: 9.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2496

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

FY2025-2026 ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager

SUMMARY

Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the draft FY2025-2026 Action Plan for the HUD CDBG program. Comments on the draft plan will be incorporated into the final document, which will be brought to Council for adoption in May.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

Collect public comment on the draft FY2025-2026 Action Plan for the HUD CDBG program. (Christina Panaitescu, Community Partnerships Program Manager)

FISCAL IMPACT

Once adopted, the Annual Action Plan will guide how CDBG grant revenue can be expended. CDBG funds do not require a match from the city. The revenues and expenditures associated with this item will be included in the recommended fiscal year 2026 budget in the amount of $426,600.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

The city of Goodyear began receiving a direct CDBG entitlement in city fiscal year (FY) 2022.

CDBG funds may be used for a variety of activities that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents and neighborhoods, and vulnerable populations as defined by HUD. Eligible activities fall into four broad categories:

Community Facilities and Infrastructure
Community Services and Programs
Economic Development
Quality Affordable Housing

Activities must also address Congress' primary CDBG objective to improve communities, principally for LMI residents by:

Providing Decent Housing,
Providing a Suitable Living Environment, and
Expanding Economic Opportunities.

At a February 10, 2025, work session, Council directed that eighty percent (80%) of the FY2025-2026 CDBG entitlement be passed through to the Valley of the Sun YMCA as a subrecipient to expand the Southwest Valley YMCA early learning center program. A portion of that allocation, not to exceed 15% of the city's total entitlement, may be made available for use on public services such as teacher salaries. 20% of the city's total entitlement will be retained for program administration. The actual amounts will be included in the final plan, when allocations have been officially communicated by HUD.

STAFF ANALYSIS

Although specific award amounts have not yet been communicated by HUD, best practice dictates using the previous year's award for planning purposes. Goodyear's FY2024 entitlement was $426,647 (previously misstated as $397,718). As the actual allocation could be greater or less than the FY2024 entitlement, any activity selected should be able to accommodate a shortfall or be adapted to a surplus.

CDBG is a complex grant program and requires administration and oversight. Examples of administrative expenses include: those related to compliance with federal regulations, promoting the principles of fair housing, assessing neighborhood and housing conditions, and the need for human and public services, and establishing application and monitoring systems. Staff recommends we continue to reserve the full 20% allowable for administration, as we have done in the past.

Staff's further recommendation is to allocate the balance (80% of the entitlement) as a pass-through to the YMCA as a subrecipient for construction and equipment to expand the Southwest Valley YMCA ( SWV Y) early learning center program with up to 15% of the city's total entitlement available for use on public services such as teacher salaries.

The SWV Y, located on Litchfield Rd & Thomas, in Goodyear, has been a community gathering place since 2004 and serves a unique cross-sector of families in the community. In 2019, the SWV Y created an early learning center using available spaces in the building, to meet a growing community need for quality and affordable childcare. Many of the children enrolled in the early learning and school-age childcare programs are foster children or attend using Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Childcare Reimbursement authorizations. As was identified in community assessments conducted by the City, the YMCA also recognizes the need to have an affordable childcare option for working families.

Currently, the early learning classrooms are located in large spaces original to the building that were retrofitted to serve as early learning classrooms. To be able to serve all ages (6 weeks - 5 years), they operate one infant room, a combination toddler room (1-2 years), and a combination preschool room (ages 3-5 years). The mixed-age group classrooms make it difficult to deliver age- and developmentally-appropriate instruction and care to each child. The proposed FY2026 CDBG project is to construct dedicated classrooms for each age group. In addition to providing high-quality spaces designed to meet the developmental and safety needs of young children, this activity will result in increased licensed capacity for the SWV Y's early learning program, from 57 to 98 — more than a 70% increase.

To further accommodate the expansion, additional teachers will need to be recruited and retained. This project presents an excellent opportunity to invest in an important resource for Goodyear's working families and conforms with the city's guiding principles for economic vitality and a safe and vibrant community.

These activities have been incorporated into the draft plan, included as Attachment A, which has been available for public comment beginning March 10 and will remain available for public comment through April 10, following this public hearing on March 24, 2025.

The final plan will be brought to Council for authorization on May 5, 2025, in order to be prepared to meet HUD's deadline.

Attachments

Attachment A - Draft Annual Plan

Staff Presentation

ITEM #: 10.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2493

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 66.6 ACRES LOCATED NORTHWEST OF WEST CELEBRATE LIFE WAY AND NORTH LITCHFIELD ROAD, KNOWN AS CELEBRATION PLAZA

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Justin Gabrielson, Senior Planner

SUMMARY

This is a Public Hearing for consideration of the rezoning of approximately 66.6 acres generally located at West Celebrate Life Way and North Litchfield Road (Aerial Photo included as Attachment B) from Goodyear Celebration Plaza Planned Area Development to Celebration Plaza 1st Amended Planned Area Development. (Included as Exhibit C in Attachment A - Ordinance 2025-1629)

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

FISCAL IMPACT

Although a fiscal impact analysis has not been conducted on this specific project, all new development will have an ongoing fiscal impact on the city. The development is responsible for construction of all infrastructure necessary to serve the site and will generate one-time revenue for the city through payment of permits, construction sales tax and development impact fees. Longer term fiscal impacts include increased demands for municipal services, the costs of which may or may not be offset by increased property values/tax levies, city sales tax, state shared revenues and the increased demand for commercial and retail development. Any areas that will be maintained by the city are constructed by the developer and then conveyed to the city two years after construction.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

The 2035 Goodyear General Plan designates the land use for this property as Business and Commerce.

The current zoning for the Property is Celebration Plaza Planned Area Development (PAD), which contains a mixture of Multi-Family (MF-12), Multi-Family (MF-24), Commercial Office (C-O), MF-24/C-O hybrid and General Commercial (C-2) with a PAD Overlay; this PAD was approved in 2023 by the adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-1562.

STAFF ANALYSIS

Current Policy:
A rezoning request requires public review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and review and approval by the City Council. The proposed rezoning must be in conformance with the General Plan and should not adversely impact the surrounding area.

Details of the Request:
The Property is currently zoned Planned Area Development ("PAD") per the Goodyear Celebration Plaza PAD, approved by the City in 2023 as Case No. 22-200-00014.

A narrative of the request is included in Attachment C to amend the current limit of one (1) standalone drive through, within Land Use District C-2 to allow two (2) standalone drive throughs, plus, unlimited endcap drive throughs for all buildings constructed that accommodate at least three (3) tenants, one being a drive through. (Included as Exhibit C in Attachment A - Ordinance 2025-1629)

Justification
While the applicant anticipates a blend of on premises shopping and dining options, with both drive through and curb sided options, the applicant believes the restriction of one (1) standalone drive through within the General Commercial (C-2) land use district will severely limit the ability to attract quality users that are in high demand to the commercial parcel with Celebration Plaza. This PAD Amendment proposes a change to a single bullet point under Section 4.A.3 of the Goodyear Celebration Plaza PAD Standards and Guidelines.

Evaluation Criteria:
Per the city of Goodyear Zoning Ordinance, the city's review and recommendation on a zoning amendment is guided by the following criteria:

Consistency with the General Plan.

The 2035 Goodyear General Plan designates the land use for this property as Business and Commerce. Celebration Plaza is currently zoned PAD and approved for commercial and residential development. This request does not make any changes to the previously approved use. No significant changes have occurred to the existing conditions of the subject property since the original PAD approval.

Suitability of the subject property's physical and natural features for the uses permitted under the proposed zoning district.

Celebration Plaza is zoned PAD and already approved for a mixture of uses, including commercial uses. This request does not make any changes to the previously approved use. No significant changes have occurred to the existing conditions of the subject property since the original PAD approval.

Compatibility of all potential uses allowed in the proposed zoning district with surrounding uses and zoning.

Celebration Plaza is zoned PAD and already approved for a mixture of uses, including Commercial. This request does not make any changes to the previously approved use, which the City has already deemed to be compatible with the surrounding uses and zoning.

Current and future uses and development of the properties surrounding the subject property include:
North – The I-10 and Palm Valley Pavilions;
South – Goodyear Village Center, Palm Gate, City of Hope;
East – Palm Valley Crossing; and
West – Future Airport Gateway at Goodyear.

Proposed zoning district's consistency with other land uses within the immediate area and whether uses allowed under the proposed zoning district would be better suited to the subject property than the uses allowed under the current zoning.

Luke Air Force Base:
The property does not fall within the Luke Air Force Base Accident Potential Zone or the Day Night Average Sound Level (DNL). However, the subject property is located within the vicinity of a military airport. Given the location of the property and its distance from Luke Air Force Base, base operations will not be adversely impacted by this development. A stipulation has been added related to the disclosure of Luke Air Force Base operations.

Phoenix-Goodyear Airport:
The property does not fall within the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport DNL. A stipulation has been added related to the disclosure of Phoenix-Goodyear Airport operations mixed-use for the types of uses permitted in the proposed zoning district in relation to the amount of land currently zoned and available to accommodate the demand.

The applicant has indicated there is demand in Goodyear for a master planned mixed-use community at this location, such as the proposed blend of on premises shopping and dining options, with both drive through and curb sided options, with close access to the freeway network as well as the adjacent employment uses.

Demands for public services that will be generated by the uses permitted in the proposed zoning district.

School Districts:
The subject property is located within the Avondale Elementary School District and the Agua Fria Union High School District. Both school districts have been notified of the rezoning request.

Fire Response:
Emergency response times and distances are provided below:

Nearest Goodyear
Fire Station

Shortest path

2nd Nearest
Goodyear Fire Station

Shortest path

Mins

Miles

Mins

Miles

Fire Station #181

1.47

.73

Fire Station #183

3.86

1.93

Police Response:
The proposed development is located within an existing police patrol beat and the current level of service within the beat can accommodate the development of the property.

Streets/Transportation:
The property will be accessed via North Litchfield Road, West Celebrate Life Way, and several local streets on the interior of the site.

Water/Wastewater:
The City of Goodyear will provide water and wastewater services to the subject property.

Potential adverse fiscal impacts that will result from providing services to areas not in proximity to where existing public services are provided.

The Property abuts existing public services. It is located along major arterial and minor collector roadways with the necessary capacity. As indicated in the Water and Sewer Reports submitted with the Staff approved P23-50000003 preliminary plat, there is adequate water and sewer infrastructure to serve the development. Sewer service for lots 1 through 6 will be serviced by a private collection system and a private lift station that will discharge into the existing public sewer line in N. 143rd Ave. A property owners association will need to operate and maintain these private sewer facilities. The city has been in close coordination with Maricopa County related to ensuring adequate capacity is available.

General public concerns.

Public Participation and Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting:
An alternative notification process was used for this rezoning. A formal citizen review meeting was not held, but notice providing information on the rezone was mailed to 37 owners of property within 500 feet of the subject property and other stakeholders on February 15, 2025. There was no objection to the rezone received.

A public notice that this rezoning request would be considered and reviewed at a public hearing to be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 12, 2025 appeared in the Arizona Republic West Valley Edition February 21, 2025; postcards were mailed to adjoining owners on February 15, 2025; and signs were updated on the site to advertise the public hearing on February 20, 2025.

The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their regular meeting on March 12, 2025. At the meeting, staff provided a presentation to the Commission. At the conclusion of the presentation, the Commission inquired about Potential future users and the future plans of the site. One speaker card was submitted at the public hearing. The attendee did not wish to speak, but, was in support of the development. No residents spoke at the public hearing. After discussion, the commissioners voted (5-0) to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council.

Whether the amendment promotes orderly growth and development.

This property is already zoned and entitled and was determined to promote orderly growth and development.

Any other factors related to the impact of the amendment on the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City and the general public.

The proposed development on the property will have a positive impact to the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City by providing a safe and well-designed community.

Attachments

Attachment A - Ordinance 2025-1629

Attachment B - Aerial Exhibit

Attachment C - Narrative

Staff Presentation

ITEM #: 11.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2469

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AUDIT

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Jared Askelson, Finance Director

SUMMARY

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive the biennial certified audit of the city's land use assumptions, infrastructure improvements plan, and development fees for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the Biennial Certification of Land Use Assumptions, Infrastructure Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fees Audit. (Jared Askelson, Finance Director)

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact to the city for receiving the report.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

In accordance with Arizona Revised Statute 9-463.05, a biennial certified audit of the city's land use assumptions, infrastructure improvements plan, and development fees (Attachment A) was conducted by Heinfled, Meech & Co., P.C. for the period July 1, 2022–June 30, 2024.

The engagement included performing procedures regarding the proper receipt and use of development fees relating to the City's Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement Plan (IIP), as adopted in 2024, for the City's biennial period ending June 30, 2024. The procedures included reviewing 1) the progress of the infrastructure improvements plan, 2) the collection and expenditure of development impact fees for each project in the plan, 3) evaluating any inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the development impact, 4) confirming that the one percent (1%) excess construction sales tax collected was transferred to the appropriate Impact Fee Fund in accordance with ARS 9-463-05(B)(12), and 5) that the Annual Report included the information as required by ARS 9-463-05(N).

STAFF ANALYSIS

There were two findings noted in the Biennial Development Impact Fee Audit related to the five categories included in the engagement. The first finding noted variances between the growth projections and actual results for population, housing units, nonresidential square footage, and employment. This finding is offset by adjusting the timing of impact fee-related projects. The second finding identified two instances where the application of fees was not calculated correctly. Staff have followed up on both instances to correct fee collections.

Attachments

Attachment A - Biennial Certification of Land Use Assumptions, Infrastructure Improvement Plan, and Development Impact Fee for the Period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024

Staff Presentation

ITEM #: 12.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2499

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

DISCRETIONARY FUND POLICY UPDATE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Jared Askelson, Finance Director

SUMMARY

This action will update the City Council's Discretionary Fund Policy to allow the carry forward of unspent funds for one fiscal year. Additionally, the action authorizes an amendment to the budget to change the amount of Discretionary Funds.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the Discretionary Fund Policy update and Budget Amendment. (Jared Askelson, Finance Director)

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget includes $18,000 in the City Council operating budget for Discretionary Funds, $3,000 for the Mayor and $2,500 for each Council member. The FY2025 budget also included $19,500 in contingency funds, specifically for the purpose of changing the Discretionary Fund amounts at a future date. This action will amend the amounts to $7,500 for the Mayor and $5,000 for each Council member using the contingency funds (Attachment B).

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

During the FY2025 budget process, City Council discussed increasing Discretionary Funds and included $19,500 in contingency when adopting the budget on June 10, 2024. On July 1, 2024, the City Council adopted a policy to identify the eligible and ineligible uses and procedures related to Discretionary Funds. At the City Council Retreat on February 18, 2025, City Council discussed an update to the Discretionary Fund Policy allowing for the carryover of unused funds from one fiscal year to the next as well as a budget amendment to add the additional $19,500 of contingency to the Discretionary Fund for FY2025.

STAFF ANALYSIS

The City Council Discretionary Fund Policy (Attachment A) allows for the change in amounts during the fiscal year using a budget amendment. This action is in compliance with the policy. Currently, unspent Discretionary Funds are not eligible for carry forward into future fiscal years. This action will allow for unspent funds to be carried forward for one fiscal year beginning with FY2025 Discretionary Fund amounts.

Attachments

Attachment A - Discretionary Fund Policy Amendment

Attachment B - Budget Amendment Report

Staff Presentation

ITEM #: 13.
DATE: 03/24/2025
AI #:2415

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

FISCAL YEAR 2026 ANNUAL PUBLIC ART PLAN

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Guylene Ozlanski, Deputy Director Parks & Recreation, and Layne Ruiz, Arts & Culture Coordinator

OTHER PRESENTER(S):

Lisa Paulos, Arts & Culture Commission Chairman, and Louise Privette, Public Art Subcommittee Chairman

SUMMARY

The Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission will present the recommended FY2026 Annual Public Art Plan for Council consideration and approval.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the FY2026 Annual Public Art Plan as recommended by the Arts & Culture Commission. (Guylene Ozlanski, Deputy Director Parks & Recreation, and Layne Ruiz, Arts & Culture Coordinator)

FISCAL IMPACT

The Parks & Recreation Department has submitted project requests for consideration with the annual citywide budget process. Current public art projects were funded and approved per the City's annual budget process. Funding for recommended projects will be considered by Council in the immediate fiscal year during the annual budget process.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

The Arts & Culture Division was established in 2006 by the Goodyear City Council to create a distinct sense of place and cultural destination by integrating art into public spaces. The Arts & Culture Division continues to expand Arts opportunities to provide a platform to express artistic excellence.

Article 3-9 "Public and Performing Arts Program" of the Goodyear Code of Ordinances identifies the Arts as a process to beautify public space, promote economic development, and strengthen the "sense of community". The ordinance provides that up to 1% of costs, for eligible Capital Improvement Plan projects, may be allocated and appropriated in accordance with the City's annual budget process. Through the Goodyear Public Art program, commissioned artwork will be accessible to the public and experienced on a daily basis.

As part of the "Public and Performing Art Ordinance", the Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission shall make recommendations to City Council for each immediate fiscal year, and project expenditures for the next five fiscal years.

The FY2025 Annual Public Art Plan was approved by Council on April 15, 2024.

STAFF ANALYSIS

The FY2026 Annual Public Art Plan (Attachment A) emphasizes the use of local resources for city projects, engages the community in the public art process, and encourages Goodyear artists to become involved in all aspects of the Arts in Goodyear. The Commission understands the importance of the Arts and will continue to recommend projects and programs that meet Council priorities to provide a safe and vibrant community and catalyze the city's economic vitality.

The FY2026 Annual Public Art Plan meets these key elements:

Advance Goodyear public art and provide quality art experiences in the city
Develop projects that engage the community
Integrate art into the architecture of municipal structures visited by the public
Identify areas of the city that do not have permanent public artwork installed
Explore temporary accessible and affordable temporary installations

The Arts & Culture Commission has completed or is currently working on the following funded projects.

Project

Description

Project

Funding Level

Estrella Parkway Bridge

Public artist to include aesthetic elements as part of city infrastructure

Design phase complete - install anticipated by June 2028

$820,500

Fire Station 184

Create artwork that represents Goodyear Firefighters and their history

In design phase with install anticipated FY29

$71,900

Goodyear Police Department

Traditional sculpture to visually tell a story of the compassion and commitment displayed by Goodyear Police

Installed in September 2024

$224,000

Goodyear Recreation Campus Mural

Community mural at the Goodyear Recreation Campus that is site-specific and represents the community

Install June 2025

$2,500

HOLA West Valley Temporary Art

Interactive temporary 3D installation at the Goodyear Recreation Campus to foster a connection between West Valley cities as part of temporary art series

Design phase ongoing - install anticipated fall 2025

$10,000

Pop Ups in the Park

Provide experiential public art opportunities through Veterans Day and Juneteenth temporary mural installations

Veterans Day murals complete and Juneteenth murals to be completed June 2025

$25,000

Public Art Tours

Quarterly charter bus tours to visit a curated list of public artworks, fine art exhibits, and local shops and restaurants to encourage cultural tourism and celebrate current public art assets

Tour scheduled for April 2025

$10,000

Traffic Cabinets

Engage community and local artists to utilize applied artwork to embellish ten traffic cabinets

Current series includes ten cabinets completed by May 2025

$42,000

Recommended Public Art Projects
(Subject to funding appropriations for the FY2026-2030 annual CIP and Supplemental process)

The Arts & Culture Commission's goal for the five-year plan is to include artwork in high-traffic outdoor public spaces. This artwork will define the identity of the community and those who call it home. The Arts & Culture Commission recommends the following projects, to be considered in the respective fiscal year, during the annual budget process. City Council may amend this plan, as they deem appropriate.

Recommended Project

Fiscal Year

Description

Project Goals

Recommended Funding Level

Bullard Wash Trail Extension

FY26-28

Integrated artwork to establish unique points of interest and emphasize thematic elements

Provide a safe and vibrant community and beautify the city

$290,000

Fire Station 189

FY26-29

Architecturally integrated artwork to be aligned with station 189 construction

Include public art at city facilities and create artwork that welcomes those that visit

$190,000

Goodyear Recreation Campus Phase II

FY26-31

Integrate an interactive series of public art into the design of GRC Phase II

Provide a safe and vibrant community and beautify the city

$515,000

Light Pole Banners

FY26

Suspended public art installation hung on light poles throughout the city

Provide art experience when traveling throughout the city

$12,000

Pop Ups in the Park

FY26

Provide experiential public art opportunities through Veterans Day and Juneteenth temporary mural installations

Encourage civic pride, enhance quality of life, and build community

$25,000

Traffic Cabinets

FY26

Engage community and local artists to utilize applied artwork to embellish ten traffic cabinets

Encourage civic pride and beautify the city through embellished traffic cabinets

$42,000

Future Forecast
Furthermore, the Commission is moving toward consideration of the following projects to meet the goals of engaging local artists, maintaining assets and installing permanent public artworks that encourage visits to destinations throughout the city.

Projects Under Consideration

Description

Project Goals

Art Trail at GSQ

Support development of an art trail along Goodyear Way between 150th Dr and Bullard Ave to include three major nodes

Drive economic growth and create artwork that welcomes those that visit

Wildflower Park

Include public art at newly renovated community park to promote connectedness between the North and South Park

Enhance recreation experience through public art and build community

The Commission continues to identify innovative Arts programming that positions Goodyear to be the hub for the Arts in the West Valley.

Attachments

Attachment A - FY2026 Art Plan

Staff Presentation