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City Council Work Session
City Hall - Canyon Trails 1 & 2
1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Monday, January 13, 2025
5:00 PM

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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Councilmember
Vicki Gillis
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Councilmember
Benita Beckles
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Councilmember
Trey Terry
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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. 2018-1879.

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.

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

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, January 13, 2025

5:00 p.m.

Meeting Agenda

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

ALL ITEMS LISTED ARE FOR DISCUSSION ONLY. NO ACTION CAN NOR WILL BE TAKEN.

OVERVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

Summary

Council will receive a presentation providing an overview of key topics regarding City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure, Open Meeting Law requirements, Ethics and Gift Declaration procedures, Governance Relations System, and Council support. (Wynette Reed, City Manager; Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk; Roric Massey, City Attorney; and Jenna Goad, Assistant to the City Manager)

2025 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

Summary

Staff will provide a recap of the 2024 Legislative Session and present the 2025 State and Federal Legislative Agenda. (Ginna Carico, Chief Government Affairs Officer & Haley Rahlf, Government Relations Coordinator)

ADJOURNMENT

POSTING VERIFICATION
This agenda was posted on 01/08/2025 at 5:03 p.m. by VM.

ITEM #: 1.
DATE: 01/13/2025
AI #:2424

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

OVERVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Wynette Reed, City Manager; Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk; Roric Massey, City Attorney; and Jenna Goad, Assistant to the City Manager

Summary

FISCAL IMPACT

This item supports the onboarding of the newly seated Council and serves as a refresher training for existing Councilmembers. There is no associated fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

As the new City Council is seated, staff will provide an overview of the key documents that establish the framework for Council operations, including procedural guidelines, ethical standards, and governance systems that promote effective, transparent, and accountable leadership. This overview also serves as a refresher training for existing Councilmembers.

Additionally, staff will highlight the support services available to assist the City Council throughout their tenure, ensuring they have the resources needed to fulfill their roles effectively.

STAFF ANALYSIS

Below is an outline of the documents attached to the Council Action Report that will be discussed during the Work Session:

Attachment A: The Council Meeting Rules of Procedure, first adopted by Council in 2000, provide the framework for conducting efficient and transparent City Council meetings. The most recent version was adopted on July 9, 2018, with a minor amendment on October 7, 2024. This presentation will highlight updates to the document, which is scheduled for Council adoption on January 27, 2025.

Attachment B: Chapter 7 of the Arizona Attorney General Handbook provides comprehensive guidance on Open Meeting Law, ensuring Council compliance with state transparency requirements.

Attachment C: The Goodyear Ethics Handbook for Elected and Appointed Officials, Employees, and Volunteers outlines the ethical standards and expectations that uphold public trust and integrity in city governance. It was first approved by the Council on September 28, 2009, and later updated on February 11, 2016.

Attachment D: The Governance Relations System (GRS), developed by the Bridge Group for Council-Manager forms of governance, clarifies the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the City Council, City Manager, and the organization, fostering collaboration and civic engagement.

Attachment E: Job descriptions for the Executive Assistant, Council Assistants, and Assistant to the Mayor detail the support services provided to the Office of the Mayor and Council, highlighting the resources available to assist with their roles and responsibilities.

These attachments collectively serve as essential tools to support the Council in navigating their responsibilities and ensuring effective governance.

Attachments

Attachment A - Council Meeting Rules of Procedures draft

Attachment B - Goodyear Ethics Handbook for Elected and Appointed Officials, Employees and Volunteers

Attachment C - Arizona Attorney General Chapter 7

Attachment D - Governance Relations System

Attachment E - Job Descriptions

Presentation

ITEM #: 2.
DATE: 01/13/2025
AI #:2362

CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT

SUBJECT:

2025 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

STAFF PRESENTER(S):

Ginna Carico, Chief Government Affairs Officer & Haley Rahlf, Government Relations Coordinator

Summary

FISCAL IMPACT

The legislative agenda includes aspects to protect existing state and local revenues, as well as to explore available resources such as state and federal appropriations.

BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS

Council approval of the 2024 Legislative Agenda by resolution on December 11, 2023, which continues to be the guiding document until an updated legislative agenda is approved.

STAFF ANALYSIS

The first Regular Session of Arizona's 57th Legislature convened today, Monday, January 13, 2025. The 119th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2025, and will conclude on January 3, 2027.

At the beginning of each legislative session, the Government Relations staff seeks Council adoption of the legislative agenda, which defines the City's legislative priorities and guides the City's government relations activities.

Throughout the year, Government Relations staff will provide regular updates on activity related to the legislative agenda, as well as any other legislative activity that could have an impact on Goodyear and other municipalities. Government Relations staff may return to Council to present the information and receive formal direction on specific bills and/or amendments that may have a significant impact, or do not fall under the guiding principles established in the legislative agenda. Attachment A provides a snapshot of the proposed 2025 federal and state legislative priorities. Attachment B provides more detail and definition of the proposed 2025 federal and state legislative priorities and core values.

Attachments

Attachment A - 2025 Legislative Priorities - Overview

Attachment B - 2025 Legislative Priorities - Detailed

Presentation