Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Regular Meeting Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/23/2014 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Goodyear Justice Center
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CO 166-14 14.1 Communication ItemInnovation Academy update and recognition. (Kim Bradford)   Action details Video Video
CO 167-14 14.2 Communication ItemUpdate on Library participation and visitation since opening in February and update on Innovation Hub activities. (Nathan Torres, Parks and Recreation Director)   Action details Video Video
MINUTES 46-2014 16.1 MinutesAPPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve draft minutes from a Special Meeting held on June 2, 2014.APPROVED on the Consent AgendaPass Action details Not available
14-5293 16.2 Zoning MatterFINAL PLAT FOR THE SANCTUARY AT SARIVAL VILLAGE RECOMMENDATION: Approve a request for a final plat for The Sanctuary at Sarival Village subdividing 5.43 acres into 26 single family lots and five tracts located at the southwest corner of Lower Buckeye Parkway and 161st Lane within the Sarival Village Planned Area Development as amended, subject to stipulations. PURPOSE: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for The Sanctuary at Sarival Village. This parcel consists of 5.43 gross acres that will be subdivided into 26 single family residential lots and 5 tracts. The final plat is consistent with the land use, development standards, and density approved by the Amended Sarival Village PAD and with the approved preliminary plat for this parcel. The final plat is consistent with the technical requirements of the City’s Subdivision Regulations. The proposed subdivision provides for the orderly development of the parcel by identifying the required infrastructure needed to serve the development. (Steve Careccia, Planner III)APPROVED on the Consent AgendaPass Action details Not available
14-5294 16.3 ResolutionADOPT FY 2015-2017 CITY STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION 14-1639 ADOPTING THE 2015-2017 CITY STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN. PURPOSE: The FY 2015-2017 City Strategic Action Plan outlines the vision for the City and the mission of our organization, and identifies strategic focus areas that will serve as a guide for strategic initiatives over and above the day-to-day operations over the next three fiscal years. (Kim Bradford, Assistant to the City Manager)APPROVED on the Consent AgendaPass Action details Not available
14-5302 16.4 ResolutionGOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT (GOHS) AWARD RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION 14-1642 ACCEPTING GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY (GOHS) GRANT AWARD FOR $17,000; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS FOR THE AWARD AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT. PURPOSE: The Goodyear Police Department has been approved for a grant in the amount of $17,000 by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the purchase of a Speed Monitoring Trailer and Stat Software. The purchase of this equipment will enhance speed enforcement throughout the City of Goodyear. (Jerry Geier, Chief of Police)APPROVED on the Consent AgendaPass Action details Not available
14-5307 16.5 ContractCONTRACT FOR HISTORIC GOODYEAR WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute contract #14-2956 in the amount of $630,653.00 to RedPoint Contracting to construct Project No. WA1402, Historic Goodyear Water Line Replacement Phase III. PURPOSE: The City was awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $589,670 to design and construct new water lines and a new storm drain in the Historic District, Goodyear Estates area. The new water lines will replace older existing water lines and the new storm sewer will help to alleviate flooding during rain events. The design services for this project were completed by the City Engineering Staff. The approval of this contract allows the City to proceed with the construction stage of the water line and storm sewer improvements. (Troy Tobiasson. Project Manager)APPROVED on the Consent AgendaPass Action details Not available
14-5317 16.6 OrdinanceAMEND AND REPLACE CHAPTER 11 (OFFENSES) 1-34 (FIREWORKS) OF THE GOODYEAR CITY CODE RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT ORDINANCE 14-1302 AMENDING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 11 (OFFENSES) 1-34 (FIREWORKS) OF THE GOODYEAR CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to update Chapter 11 (Offenses) in the Goodyear City Code to amend Section 1-34 (Fireworks) to create consistency between Goodyear’s City Code and recently revised state law. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)APPROVED on the Consent AgendaPass Action details Not available
14-5275 17.1 AppointmentYOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDATION: 1. The Youth Commission will present their year in review PowerPoint to Council. 2. Recognize Wendy Pappenfus, Michelle Coyle, Rachel Wynia and Bliss Hickman for their contributions to the City of Goodyear during their time on the Youth Commission. 3. Appoint Joshua Heinz, Raquel Joyner, Courtney Ratkus, Abigail Ellis, Kayleigh Fugal members of the Youth Commission to serve two-year terms, expiring May 31, 2016. 4. Reappoint Connor Belanger, Madison Groves, Carson Ferrall, and Nick Acciardo members of the Youth Commission to serve two-year terms, expiring on May 31, 2016. 5. City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the new Youth Commission members. PURPOSE: On May 31, 2014, the 2013-2014 Youth Commission term came to a close. To keep the City Council apprised of their activities over the year, the Youth Commission will provide a “year in review” presentation. The end of the term created eight vacancies on the Commission. Applications were solicited and the Council Subcommittee for Boards, Commissions and Committees meAPPOINTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5275 1  AppointmentYOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDATION: 1. The Youth Commission will present their year in review PowerPoint to Council. 2. Recognize Wendy Pappenfus, Michelle Coyle, Rachel Wynia and Bliss Hickman for their contributions to the City of Goodyear during their time on the Youth Commission. 3. Appoint Joshua Heinz, Raquel Joyner, Courtney Ratkus, Abigail Ellis, Kayleigh Fugal members of the Youth Commission to serve two-year terms, expiring May 31, 2016. 4. Reappoint Connor Belanger, Madison Groves, Carson Ferrall, and Nick Acciardo members of the Youth Commission to serve two-year terms, expiring on May 31, 2016. 5. City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the new Youth Commission members. PURPOSE: On May 31, 2014, the 2013-2014 Youth Commission term came to a close. To keep the City Council apprised of their activities over the year, the Youth Commission will provide a “year in review” presentation. The end of the term created eight vacancies on the Commission. Applications were solicited and the Council Subcommittee for Boards, Commissions and Committees meAPPOINTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5304 17.2 Miscellaneous FileFY 13-14 3RD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT AND 3RD QUARTER BUDGET TRANSFERS RECOMMENDATION: Receive fiscal year (FY) 13-14 3rd Quarter Financial Report and approve FY13-14 3rd quarter budget transfers. PURPOSE: City staff will review the 3rd Quarter Financial Report for FY 13-14 and budget transfers. Council approval of the 3rd quarter budget transfers will be requested. Budget transfers are required according to Arizona State Statute and budget law and are necessary for continuance of City operations. An Arizona city or town may not revise its adopted budget to increase total expenditures, but it is permitted to revise budgeted expenditures at the department level by transferring monies between budget items, if certain conditions are met. (Kim Bradford, Assistant to the City Manager)APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5289 17.3 Miscellaneous FileTRUTH IN TAXATION (TNT) AND FY 14-15 FINAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION: 1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed increase of $145,444 in the primary property tax levy and Resolution 14-1636 which adopts the final estimates by the City of Goodyear for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015. a. Open public hearing b. Staff presentation c. Receive public comments d. Close public hearing 2. Approve the Truth in Taxation (TNT) increase of $145,444 for FY 14-15 by a roll call vote. PURPOSE: Adoption of the FY 14-15 Truth in Taxation increase of $145,444. (Kim Bradford, Assistant to the City Manager)APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5290 13.1 Miscellaneous FileFY 14-15 FINAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION 14-1636 DETERMINING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL ESTIMATES OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES BY THE CITY OF GOODYEAR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2015. PURPOSE: Adoption of the FY 14-15 final budget. (Kim Bradford, Assistant to the City Manager)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
14-5299 17.4 Zoning MatterUSE PERMIT FOR TACO BELL DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider a request for a use permit for a convenience use (Taco Bell drive-through restaurant) at 251 North Litchfield Road. a. Open public hearing b. Staff presentation c. Receive public comments d. Close public hearing 2. Recommend approval of a request for a use permit for a convenience use (Taco Bell drive-through restaurant) at 251 North Litchfield Road located at the southeast corner of Van Buren Street and Litchfield Road, subject to stipulations. PURPOSE: This use permit application for a convenience use (drive-through restaurant) is to facilitate the redevelopment of a Taco Bell restaurant located at 251 North Litchfield Road (southeast corner of Litchfield Road and Van Buren Street). The existing drive-through restaurant will be demolished and a building incorporating a new image concept will be constructed on the property. Staff has reviewed the request and finds that it meets the conditions and required findings for a use permit and satisfies the additional evaluaAPPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5309 17.5 ResolutionPROPOSED WATER RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Conduct a public hearing on Resolution 14-1645 which adopts proposed water rates effective January 1, 2015. a. Open public hearing b. Staff presentation c. Receive public comments d. Close public hearing 2. ADOPT RESOLUTION 14-1645 ADOPTING THE PROPOSED WATER RATES AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PURPOSE: Adopt the proposed water rate increases that will partially offset forecasted operating cost increases in the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2014-15. (Larry Lange, Finance Director)APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5277 17.6 Zoning MatterADOPT THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION 14-1627 ADOPTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR GENERAL PLAN: GOODYEAR 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND SUBMITTING THE CITY OF GOODYEAR GENERAL PLAN TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR PURSUANT TO ARS §9-461.06; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PURPOSE: Adoption of the Goodyear 2025 General Plan. (Katie Wilken, Planner III)APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5285 17.7 Miscellaneous FilePURCHASE ORDER FOR FY15 WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION: Approve a purchase order for the Fiscal Year 2015 Waste Management Inc. contract in the amount of $4,760,684. PURPOSE: Resolution No. 08-1255, which became effective on October 22, 2008, requires all budgeted expenditures of $500,000 or more obtain Council approval before the issuance of a Purchase Order, Change Order, or Notice to Proceed. City Council approved the multi-year contract with Waste Management Inc. on April 12, 2010. However, because the Purchase Order for Fiscal Year 2015 exceeds $500,000, it is being brought before Council for approval. (Mark Seamans, Environmental Services Manager)APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5306 17.8 Zoning MatterCENTERRA CROSSINGS COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Comprehensive Sign Program (CSP) allowing for additional monument signage, increased monument sign height and area, and increased wall sign square footage at Centerra Crossings, a mixed-use development to be located at the southeast corner of Estrella Parkway and Van Buren Street, within the Planned Area Development (PAD) District, subject to stipulations. PURPOSE: The proposed Comprehensive Sign Package for Centerra Crossings is presented for consideration of an exception for single-user monument signage that will identify two potential businesses; for consideration of multi-tenant monument sign height and area greater than that allowed by the Zoning Ordinance; and for consideration of wall sign square footage greater than that allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. (Karen Craver, Planner III)APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5300 17.9 Zoning MatterCANYON TRAILS PLAZA COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PACKAGE RECOMMENDATION: Approve an amendment to the Canyon Trails Plaza Comprehensive Sign Package, dated March 1, 2006, for a 19.6-acre mixed-use retail and office development generally located on the west side of Estrella Parkway, one-quarter mile north of Van Buren Street, on property zoned Planned Area Development/General Commercial (PAD/C-2), within the Canyon Trails PAD, subject to one stipulation. PURPOSE: The Canyon Trails Plaza is a 19.6-acre mixed-use retail and office development located on the west side of Estrella Parkway, one-quarter mile north of Van Buren Street. The subject request is for an amendment to the Comprehensive Sign Package for the Canyon Trails Plaza, which would allow the placement of wall signs on the two-story office buildings within the center. Staff finds the requested amendment is appropriate for the site as the signage proposed for the two-story buildings will be consistent with the existing signage on the one-story office building in terms of size, design and configuration. The Planning and Zoning CommiAPPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5197 17.10 OrdinanceSPECIAL EVENT ORDINANCE RECOMMENDATION: 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION 14-1648 DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED “CHAPTER 26: SPECIAL EVENTS.” 2. ADOPT ORDINANCE 14-1301 AMENDING THE GOODYEAR CITY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 26: SPECIAL EVENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERRORS. PURPOSE: The City encourages special events for the greater good, cultural diversity, and the promotion of the City. Nonetheless, these gatherings and organized activities may place unique demands on public resources, may present public health and safety issues, and may create unreasonable adverse impacts to neighboring property owners, businesses, City residents and the general public. To address these concerns, staff is proposing the adoption of a Special Event Ordinance that will regulate Special Events and the Special Event Application process. (Sarah Chilton, Assistant City Attorney)ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5197 1  OrdinanceSPECIAL EVENT ORDINANCE RECOMMENDATION: 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION 14-1648 DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED “CHAPTER 26: SPECIAL EVENTS.” 2. ADOPT ORDINANCE 14-1301 AMENDING THE GOODYEAR CITY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 26: SPECIAL EVENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERRORS. PURPOSE: The City encourages special events for the greater good, cultural diversity, and the promotion of the City. Nonetheless, these gatherings and organized activities may place unique demands on public resources, may present public health and safety issues, and may create unreasonable adverse impacts to neighboring property owners, businesses, City residents and the general public. To address these concerns, staff is proposing the adoption of a Special Event Ordinance that will regulate Special Events and the Special Event Application process. (Sarah Chilton, Assistant City Attorney)ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-5305 17.11 OrdinanceCITY CHARTER AMENDMENT TO CHANGE ELECTION DATES RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT ORDINANCE 14-1303 SUBMITTING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 3 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR, TO CHANGE THE DATES OF CITY ELECTIONS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARIZONA HB 2826 WHICH REQUIRES THAT ELECTIONS FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE STATE BE HELD IN THE FALL OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. PURPOSE: This Ordinance will refer to the voters of the City the question of whether to change the City Charter to move the City’s current City Council election schedule in spring of odd-numbered years to the fall of even-numbered years in compliance with Arizona House Bill 2826. (Roric Massey, City Attorney)   Action details Video Video