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| CALL TO ORDER | |||||||||||
| Mayor Pizzillo called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. | |||||||||||
| ROLL CALL | |||||||||||
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| PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY MAYOR PIZZILLO | |||||||||||
| COMMUNICATIONS | |||||||||||
| 1. | PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OTHELL "TIM" NEWBILL | ||||||||||
| Mayor Pizzillo presented Tim Newbill with a proclamation recognizing his contributions to the city and the community. | |||||||||||
| 2. | RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN RON LILLEY'S 41 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH GOODYEAR FIRE DEPARTMENT | ||||||||||
| Fire Chief Paul Luizzi recognized Captain Ron Lilley for his longstanding service to the city. A video produced by Digital Communications Department was played. Captain Lilley thanked the city for their support throughout his career. Council expressed appreciation for his years of service and congratulated Captain Lilley on his retirement. |
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| 3. | RECOGNITION OF OFFICER GENE HINDMAN'S 23 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH GOODYEAR POLICE DEPARTMENT | ||||||||||
| Chief of Police Brian Issitt recognized Officer Gene Hindman for his years of service and highlighted various points in his career. Officer Hindman thanked the city for the opportunity to serve the community. Council expressed appreciation for his years of service and congratulated Officer Hindman on his retirement. |
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| CITIZEN COMMENTS/APPEARANCES FROM THE FLOOR | |||||||||||
| Peter Mardesich, Goodyear resident, spoke regarding the location of the CantaMia dog park. Solomon Jedidi, Goodyear resident, expressed noise concerns regarding a nearby factory. |
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| MOTION BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to APPROVE Consent Agenda items 4 through 18. The motion carried as follows: | |||||||||||
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| 4. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting and January 6 and January 13, 2025 Special Meeting draft minutes. (Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk) |
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| 5. | APPROVAL OF NEW SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR OVER EASY RECOMMENDATION Recommend approval of Application No. 319586 to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) for a New Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license for Over Easy located at 1845 N Globe Drive, Suite 104, Goodyear, AZ 85395. (Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk) |
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| 6. | CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDATION Recognize the 2025 City Council Subcommittee appointments. (Rosalva Zimmerman, Assistant to the Mayor) |
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| 7. | APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FOR NEW WATER METERS AND CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT (CAP) WATER DELIVERY CHARGES RECOMMENDATION Approve a budget amendment and expenditure authority for fiscal year (FY) 2025 in the amount of $756,500 from the Water Operating Fund balance for increased charges for CAP water delivery, and to purchase new water meters and equipment necessary for installation for new development. (Barbara Chappell, Water Services Director) |
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| 8. | AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE LOST LIFT STATION ODOR SCRUBBER REPLACEMENT PROJECT RECOMMENDATION Authorize the expenditure of wastewater asset management funds up to $655,000 for the Lost Lift Station Odor Scrubber Replacement project. (Barbara Chappell, Water Services Director) |
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| 9. | AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR APPROVED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) PROJECT #42089 – INDIAN SCHOOL – PERRYVILLE TO CITRUS RECOMMENDATION Authorize the expenditure of funds up to $3,700,800 for CIP Project #42089 – Indian School – Perryville to Citrus for roadway improvements and traffic signal installation. (Steve Scinto, Director of Engineering) |
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| In response to Council inquiry, Director of Engineering Steve Scinto explained that the scope of the project is located west of the Microsoft frontage. | |||||||||||
| 10. | AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR APPROVED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT #30010 – FIRE STATION 182 RENOVATION & BATTALION CHIEF QUARTERS RECOMMENDATION Authorize the expenditure of funds up to $7,957,000 for CIP Project #30010 – Fire Station 182 Renovation & Battalion Chief Quarters. (Steve Scinto, Director of Engineering) |
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| 11. | AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR APPROVED CIP PROJECT #50059 – BULLARD WASH TRAIL EXTENSION TO BALLPARK RECOMMENDATION Authorize the expenditure of funds up to $2,285,000 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project #50059– Bullard Wash Trail Extension to Ballpark. (Steve Scinto, Director of Engineering) |
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| Erika James, Goodyear resident, thanked the city and expained that she would follow up with Parks & Recreation regarding Item 11. | |||||||||||
| 12. | COMBINE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT #35011 TELECOMMUNICATIONS REMODEL AND TELECOM OPERATING PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE BUDGET AMENDMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS RECOMMENDATION Authorize the budget amendment to combine CIP Project #35011 Telecommunications Remodel and Telecom Operating Budget Supplemental project into one (CIP #35011), reallocate eligible costs from the General Fund to the Police Development Impact Fee (DIF) Fund, and authorize the expenditure of funds up to $1,902,800 for CIP Project #35011 – Telecommunications Remodel. (Steve Scinto, Director of Engineering) |
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| 13. | APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS & RELATED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION Approve budget amendments and related expenditure authority. (Ryan Bittle, Finance Manager) |
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| 14. | AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT NUMBER 11-01-002 WITHIN THE MCDOWELL ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("MRCCID") RECOMMENDATION ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2440 APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT NUMBER 11-01-002 WITHIN THE MCDOWELL ROAD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. (Jared Askelson, Finance Director) |
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| 15. | RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 UPDATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES OF PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATION ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2441, AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR, ARIZONA, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES OF PROCEDURE. (Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk) |
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| 16. | 2025 FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA RECOMMENDATION ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2442 ADOPTING A 2025 FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE(S) TO TAKE ACTION. (Ginna Carico, Chief Government Affairs Officer) |
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| 17. | AMENDMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT FEES IN MUNICIPAL USER FEE SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2443 |
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| 18. | ORDINANCE UPDATING ALTERNATE MEMBERS FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION AND PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 1. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1626 AMENDING GOODYEAR CITY CODE ARTICLE 3-9-3 UPDATING THE GOODYEAR ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION ALTERNATE MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; and 2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1627 AMENDING GOODYEAR CITY CODE ARTICLE 3-13-4 (COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP AND TERM) UPDATING THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION ALTERNATE MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk) |
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| 19. | AMENDMENT TO THE FY2024 - FY2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN CITY OF GOODYEAR AND GOODYEAR POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION | ||||||||||
| Deputy Director of Human Resources Vicki Lackey explained that one presentation would be given for Item 19 and 20. She explained that the request to amend article 7 of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Goodyear Police Officers Association will adjust the work period from seven to 14 days to provide greater flexibility in shift schedules and coverage. She added that overtime will be paid after 80 hours within the 14-day work period. Chief of Police Brian Issitt explained that the proposed changes will allow more flexibility for scheduling police personnel and reduce overtime budget associated with shift coverage. Acting City Clerk Jasmine Pernicano read Resolution No. 2025-2444 by title only. In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Lackey explained that there are special circumstances for emergency responders. She confirmed that there was legal support for this change. Chief Issitt added that the proposed changes were made in collaboration with the GYPOA. Council thanked staff for their work on the proposal. |
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| MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Trey Terry to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2444 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR AND THE GOODYEAR POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION. The motion carried as follows: | |||||||||||
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| 20. | RESOLUTION AMENDING POLICY 200 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION | ||||||||||
| Acting City Clerk Jasmine Pernicano read Resolution No. 2025-2445 by title only. | |||||||||||
| MOTION BY Vice Mayor Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilwoman Vicki Gillis to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2445 AMENDING "POLICY 200 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION" AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE "CITY OF GOODYEAR POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES MANUAL OF 02/01/2004. The motion carried as follows: | |||||||||||
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| 21. | AUTHORIZATION OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE SECURITY IMPROVEMENT – SOUTH PARKING LOT AT CITY HALL PROJECT | ||||||||||
| Public Works Director Sumeet Mohan presented the budget amendment request for security improvement to the south parking lot at city hall. Mr. Mohan discussed the changes to the parking lot highlighting the security access control to ensure only authorized vehicles can access or park in this parking lot. In response to Council inquiry, City Manager Wynette Reed explained that the Traffic Management Center (TMC) parking lot is secured. Council discussed the location of the new gate, adjustments to the current parking canopy, and how deliveries would be handled. Council expressed support for the badge access and overall improvements. |
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| MOTION BY Vice Mayor Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Benita Beckles to AUTHORIZE the budget amendment in the amount of $250,000 for Security Improvement – South Parking Lot at City Hall project. The motion carried as follows: | |||||||||||
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City Manager Wynette Reed reported that over 18,000 people attended the Balloon Festival held at the Goodyear Ballpark on January 24, 2025 through January 26, 2025.
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Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
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A VOTE MAY BE HELD TO CALL AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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| 22. | 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. | ||||||||||
| MOTION BY Councilmember Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Wally Campbell to CONVENE an Executive Session. The motion carried as follows: | |||||||||||
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| Council moved into Executive Session at 5:47 p.m. | |||||||||||
| ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION | |||||||||||
| Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Executive Session at 6:17 p.m. | |||||||||||
| RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING | |||||||||||
| Mayor Pizzillo reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:17 p.m. | |||||||||||
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There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:17 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 January 27, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2025. SEAL: ______________________________ Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk |
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